Hong Kong to host biggest-ever esports event, first to receive ‘M' mark status
Blast Premier Hong Kong Rivals will be the first esports event to be granted 'M' mark status, as officials said it would become a mainstay feature – with the aim of attracting more international gaming tournaments in the future.
Blast Premier is an international tournament series for the tactical first-person shooter Counter-Strike 2, which was launched in 2020 and broadcasts to more than 100 countries in over 30 languages.
'We stand before you with absolute confidence that Blast Premier Hong Kong rivals will be one of the biggest esports events Asia has ever seen,' Leo Matlock, Blast's chief business officer, said.
'The tournament will not only draw passionate fans from across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, mainland China and Europe, but it will also spark global travel from esports enthusiasts across Asia and all over the world. We expect over 11,000 fans to come each day.'
Organisers announce the upcoming Blast Premier Hong Kong Rivals tournament. Photo: Dickson Lee
Blast Premier Hong Kong Rivals, scheduled to run from November 12 to 16 and co-hosted by the Esports Association of Hong Kong, China, will feature eight of the world's best teams.
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