The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 wrapped up with an exhilarating victory for G2 Esports at Singapore’s Resorts World Convention Centre, Sentosa, in front of a packed crowd. The event brought together the best eight esports teams, competing before a sold-out audience over the weekend, and attracted over 29 million online views, with 8.6 million hours watched. The competition reached a peak viewership of 556,490 from more than 150 territories across 28 languages, reinforcing Singapore’s reputation as a premier esports destination.
Organized in collaboration with BLAST Premier, AEG Presents Asia, and the Singapore Tourism Board, the World Final marked a significant milestone in Singapore’s rise as a global esports and sports hub. The country’s advanced infrastructure, coupled with its thriving tourism and technology sectors, makes it the ideal location for hosting large-scale, international esports events, bringing top-tier competition and entertainment experiences to Southeast Asia.
The BLAST Premier World Final, held from October 30 to November 3, 2024, featured fierce competition among the world’s leading Counter-Strike teams: NAVI, FaZe, MOUZ, Astralis, Vitality, Spirit, G2, and Team Liquid. Fans were treated to the region’s first-ever BLAST Premier event, with cutting-edge production, real-time match action, and immersive fan engagement, setting a new standard for live esports in Asia. The event was filled with unexpected upsets, high-stakes showdowns, and intense gameplay, culminating in G2 Esports’ victory and their USD 500,000 prize, securing their position at the top of the Counter-Strike esports world.
Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač of G2 Esports expressed his gratitude, saying: “Singapore has been amazing. We have a lot of fans in Asia, and it’s crazy to see how passionate they are here too. The support from the fans has been incredible and it gives us so much confidence, especially after a tough start. To bounce back and win was amazing. We’d love to return to Singapore someday.”
Looking ahead to 2025, BLAST is excited to announce an even bigger tournament for Dota 2 fans in Singapore, scheduled for November 2025. This upcoming event promises to deliver more unforgettable moments and world-class competition. Stay tuned to BLAST.tv for further details.
The Counter-Strike and Dota 2 events are expected to generate an economic impact of SGD 30 million for Singapore and the broader Southeast Asian region. Esports events like these are not only boosting the local economy but also positioning host cities as global tech hubs, offering significant socio-economic benefits.
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