Hong Kong to host BLAST Premier Rivals S2

BLAST is heading to East Asia for the second Rivals event of 2025.

BLAST has announced that BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 is set to be hosted at the AsiaWorld–Arena in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, a 12,500 capacity arena located next to the Hong Kong International Airport.

The second Rivals event of the year will run November 10-16 and feature eight teams, four of which will come from the Global VRS and four as wildcards from North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

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BLAST noted in their announcement that BLAST Rivals would be the first esports event to receive an "M Mark designation," a special mark granted by Hong Kong's Major Sports Events Committee "to major sporting events that significantly enhance Hong Kong’s international image."

"We are incredibly proud to bring the BLAST Premier Rivals to Hong Kong and make history in the process, as the first esports event to receive ‘M’ Mark recognition," BLAST's Director of Market Development, James Woollard, said in a statement. "This event will combine world-class competition, state-of-the-art production and a uniquely local cultural experience.

The event in Hong Kong will bring together eight teams to fight for a share of a $350,000 prize pool, where teams will be split into two groups of four. A BO3 GSL group stage will decide which teams head to the single-elimination playoff bracket, which features BO3 play up until a BO5 grand final.

It is currently not known who will feature at BLAST Rivals Season 2, with the VRS invites set to go out October 6.