BLAST Open Porto 2026: CS2 Heads to Portugal with $1.1 Million Prize Pool

Counter-Strike 2 is heading to Portugal. BLAST Premier just announced BLAST Open Porto 2026. It's the first time the city will host a major CS2 event.

The Details

The tournament runs August 26 through September 6. The prize pool sits at $1.1 million. That's serious money for a BLAST Open event.

The format uses two stages. Expect the usual BLAST production quality. They know how to run a show.

Why Porto?

BLAST keeps expanding into new markets. Portugal hasn't hosted many big CS events. This changes that.

New venues mean new crowds. Portuguese fans will finally get a chance to see top-tier Counter-Strike live. That energy could make this event special.

Who's Playing?

The full team list hasn't dropped yet. But BLAST Open events typically feature a mix of elite squads and hungry challengers. Keep an eye out for announcements in the coming weeks.

Mark Your Calendar

Late August is stacked for CS2 fans. EWC 2026 wraps up. Then Porto kicks off almost immediately. It's going to be a wild stretch of competitive Counter-Strike.