French President Emmanuel Macron’s desire for France to host the biggest events in esports is coming true. In a recent announcement, tournament organizer BLAST has announced that they will host and produce The BLAST.tv Major in May 2023.
Our country will host an event that will celebrate its 10th anniversary: the BLAST.tv Major Counter-Strike, the very first CS:GO Major organised in France
Emmanuel Macron, President of France
The first major CS:GO tournament in France is slated to take place at the Accor Arena in Paris. Emmanuel Macron, President of France, confirmed the news on Sunday night: “From next year, in May, in less than 10 months, our country will host an event that will celebrate its 10th anniversary: the BLAST.tv Major Counter-Strike, the very first CS:GO Major organized in France.” The full announcement can be seen on the official twitter account of the French President.
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The BLAST.tv Major joins a list of high-profile international events taking place in France over the next few years, alongside the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and the 2025 Rugby League World Cup. During this upcoming major esports tournament, the world’s best CS:GO teams and players will compete for a sizeable $1.25 million prize pool.
Robbie Douek, CEO for BLAST, said: “BLAST has always had an ambition and dream to be involved in a Major, an event that is rightly viewed as the pinnacle of esports and competitive gaming. We’ve been watching and waiting for the right moment to deliver an unforgettable Major. The time is now, with the BLAST.tv Major 2023! Over the last few years we’ve been working hard to deliver the best esports entertainment on the planet, and more recently investing in a digital platform that will allow fans to get even closer to these experiences.
The BLAST.tv Major joins a list of high-profile international events taking place in France over the next few years, alongside: 2023 Rugby World Cup, 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris and the 2025 Rugby League World Cup.
Over the last few years France has become a hotbed for producing some of esports and Counter-Strike’s leading talents. Deep-rooted in the CS:GO scene. The year 2023 will mark 10-years of Counter-Strike Majors. According to the company, the BLAST.tv Major will look to celebrate this occasion through highlighting and looking back at some of the most iconic moments from the pinnacle of esports and Counter-Strike.
