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The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Singapore Tourism Board and top entertainment company Blast sign multi-year deal to host premier esports arena events
(from left to right) KuyaNic (SEA's #1 Dota Caster), Dota legends iceiceice (Singapore's most well-known Dota player), Jean Ng (Assistant Chief Executive from Singapore Tourism Board), Leo Matlock, Chief Business Officer from Blast, and Jarrold Tham (CFO and Co-Founder of TALON )celebrate at the Blast Dota Slam Singapore event at the Chijmes lawn ahead of night projection event. -- Photo: MILES GROUP SINGAPORE: Competitive entertainment company Blast has announced a landmark multi-year partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) to host four world-class arena esports events in Singapore over the coming years. This deal further highlights Singapore's growing status as a premier destination for competitive gaming and live entertainment in Asia and globally. The announcement follows the sellout success of the Blast Premier World Final in 2024, which marked its debut in South-East Asia and saw a sold-out Resorts World Convention Centre witness the best Counter-Strike teams in the world battle for a US$1 million (RM4.2 million) prize pool. Building on this momentum, Blast is set to return to Singapore this November for the Blast Dota Slam Singapore, the company's first-ever Dota 2 arena event. Taking place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from November 7-9, this tournament sets the stage for the newly signed multi-year partnership, which will bring four more premier esports arena events to Singapore after November's Dota tournament. The Blast Dota Slam Singapore will feature the world's top Dota 2 teams, a US$1mil prize pool, and an immersive live experience for local and international fans. The event will also be broadcast in over 50 territories and 21 languages, reaching millions of viewers worldwide and further showcasing Singapore's capability to host world-leading entertainment productions. Leo Matlock, Chief Business Officer at Blast, said: 'Blast has major global ambitions as a leader in esports and competitive entertainment and we are delighted to expand our partnership with Singapore. "Singapore delivered one of the most passionate and engaged esports crowds we've ever seen during last year's Blast Premier World Final Singapore 2024, which was Blast's first event in South East-Asia and thousands of passionate fans travelled from all over Asia and beyond. "We are incredibly excited to be making a long-term commitment to the region through this new partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board. "Together, we'll bring four spectacular esports arena events to the Lion City, after this year's Dota Slam. Singapore is already recognised as a hub for international sports and entertainment – this partnership will help ensure it becomes a leading destination in the global esports calendar, and is one of our biggest commitments to a market,' Matlock added. Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board, said: "Following the success of last year's BLAST Premier World Final, we are delighted to forge this new multi-year partnership with Blast that anchors a regular pipeline of esports events in Singapore and strengthens our position as Asia's leading esports and entertainment hub. "Large-scale international esports events create significant opportunities for our tourism ecosystem, benefiting local businesses and growing the local events and esports industries. We look forward to welcoming players and fans from around the world to Singapore this November and in the years ahead, where they can experience our vibrant culture and diverse offerings beyond the arena." The multi-year agreement is expected to generate tens of millions in economic impact for Singapore, through visitor spend, job creation, and international exposure. Esports fans, talent, media, and commercial partners from around the world are expected to travel to the city for each event, transforming Singapore into a dynamic stage for esports' biggest moments. Singapore joins a global calendar that includes London, Lyon, Austin, Hong Kong and Rio, with the city-state's position as an esports powerhouse in Asia only set to grow. This partnership reinforces how major esports tournaments are evolving into cultural and economic cornerstones, rivaling traditional international sporting events in scale, viewership and significance. Fans can sign up at to be the first to receive ticketing updates, exclusive news and access to future Blast events in Singapore. -- (Note: Story info from Miles Group).
AsiaOne
15-05-2025
- Sport
- AsiaOne
World's best Dota 2 teams to compete for $1m prize pool in Singapore in November, Digital News
Singapore has been making a name for itself in the world of esports by hosting both Dota 2's The International 2022 and Blast Premier World Final 2024 for Counter-Strike 2. This year, the Republic is hosting another major event with Blast Dota Slam Singapore from Nov 4 to Nov 9 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Dota Slam, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will see top Dota 2 teams from across the globe vying for a $1 million prize pool. The tournament will also be livestreamed across over 50 territories and in 12 languages, according to the Denmark-based esports production company Blast. The participating teams are yet to be confirmed. STB director of sports Lilian Chee also stated that Singapore is "delighted to welcome Blast back to Singapore" with the Dota Slam. "This event further reinforces Singapore's reputation as a world-class destination for sports and live entertainment. "We look forward to welcoming the passionate fans, players and partners once again to our vibrant city," she said. Blast market development director James Woolard recalled that Singapore delivered "one of the most passionate esports crowds" that they have ever seen during the Blast Premier World Final 2024 for Counter-Strike 2. "We're thrilled to be returning with our next major arena show — this time for Dota 2 — and to once again partner with STB and AEG Presents Asia to help to further grow Southeast Asia's esports ecosystem," he said. "The response to our events in Singapore has been incredible, and this November's Dota Slam promises to be another landmark moment for fans and for the region." Fans can sign up at to receive ticketing updates and pre-sale access for Blast Dota Slam Singapore. [[nid:707867]] khooyihang@
