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Eight teams confirmed for BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026

BLAST names the eight teams for Rivals Hong Kong, held Nov. 11-15 at AsiaWorld-Arena with a $1 million prize pool. Defending champions FURIA return.

By CSgoFriendsPublished

BLAST graphic listing the eight teams attending BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026
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Key facts

  • WhenNov. 11-15, arena playoffs Nov. 13-15
  • WhereAsiaWorld-Arena, Hong Kong
  • Prize$1 million prize pool

BLAST has announced the eight teams for BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong 2026, which runs from Nov. 11 to Nov. 15 at AsiaWorld-Arena. The teams compete for a share of a $1 million prize pool.

The field:

  • Spirit
  • Legacy
  • Vitality
  • MOUZ
  • G2
  • Falcons
  • FURIA
  • FUT

Defending champions return

FURIA won the first BLAST Premier Rivals Hong Kong in 2025, beating Falcons 3-1 in the grand final in front of a sold-out AsiaWorld-Arena. Both teams are back this year. Players at the event represent 20 nations, according to BLAST.

The live arena playoffs take place from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15, with six teams playing for the new BLAST Premier Rivals trophy, which is made from real gold.

Last year’s numbers

BLAST said the 2025 event drew more than 30,000 fans across three arena days and generated more than HK$600 million in total economic impact. It also recorded 262 million live views and 36 million hours watched.

BLAST wrote that the event is proud to be recognized as an “M” Mark event, a designation from the Major Sports Events Committee. The tournament is co-organized by BLAST and the Esports Association of Hong Kong, China.

Why it matters

The field for the Hong Kong event is set: eight teams play for a $1 million prize pool, and six of them reach the live arena playoffs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 15.

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