ULAANBAATAR — BLAST and the Mongolian Esports Association (MESA) have formally launched preparations for BLAST Premier Open Ulaanbaatar 2027, a landmark tournament that will bring some of the world’s top Counter-Strike 2 teams to Mongolia for the first time. Representatives of BLAST and MESA signed a memorandum of understanding in Ulaanbaatar this week, marking the formal start of preparations for the $1.25 million tournament, scheduled for May 10-23, 2027. BLAST’s Vice Presi

BLAST Premier will bring world-class Counter-Strike to Ulaanbaatar in 2027, with the Mongolian capital confirmed as the destination for the second BLAST Premier Open event of the year. Taking place from 10th to 23rd May 2027, BLAST Premier Open Ulaanbaatar will see 16 teams compete for a total $1,250,000 USD prize pool. This LAN competition will bring the best teams from across Counter-Strike to Mongolia for two weeks of competition. The tournament will mark BLAST’s first-eve

Aurora defeated The MongolZ 2-0 to advance to the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 semi-finals, ending a five-match losing streak in the head-to-head. The Turkish side secured convincing wins on Inferno (13-6) and Mirage (13-9) to move forward in the Netherlands. Match summary The series began on Inferno, where both teams traded rounds early, ending the first half at 6-6. However, Aurora took full control after the switch, delivering a flawless CT-side performance by winning seven

BLAST has officially revealed the details for BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, which will take place in Rotterdam, Netherlands, featuring top Counter-Strike teams competing for a $1.1 million prize pool and valuable VRS ranking points. Tournament Overview BLAST Open Rotterdam will be held in Rotterdam Ahoy, bringing together 16 teams from around the world. The event will begin with a group stage using a double-elimination format , where teams compete in best-of-three matches. The

The 2027 Counter-Strike Majors have officially been confirmed, with events scheduled to take place in South America and Asia , continuing Valve’s global expansion strategy for its flagship esports tournaments. Credit to FiReSPORTS Buenos Aires Major 2027 FiReSPORTS has announced that it has secured the bid to host the Counter-Strike Major 2027 in Buenos Aires , marking the first-ever CS Major held in Argentina . The Buenos Aires Major will run from May 31 to June 20, 2027

IHC Esports have officially disbanded their Counter-Strike 2 roster, closing the chapter on one of Mongolia’s most historically significant Counter-Strike teams. IHC esports CS history The organization originally entered Counter-Strike in March 2022 after acquiring the Checkmate lineup, featuring bLitz, Techno4K, Bart4k, kabal, nin9, sk0R , with maaRaa joining as head coach during the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era. Image by IHC esports official Face Book page Accordi

The MongolZ to miss at IEM Rio 2026 , after the Mongolian side declined their invitation to ESL’s third major event of the year. The tournament will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on April 13–19, 2026 , with the playoffs hosted at Farmasi Arena during the final three days. IEM Rio returns in 2026 after skipping the 2025 edition. Image by ESL Packed schedule likely behind the decision The MongolZ’s decision appears to be influenced by a tight international schedule. I

Mongolia’s world-class Counter-Strike 2 representative The MongolZ spoke openly at The Tonight Show starring Ankhbayar about the historic moment they reached the grand final of the BLAST Austin Major , the powerful wave of nationwide support from Mongolian fans, the mental pressure of playing on the biggest stage, and the addition of their new player Controlez . At the beginning of the interview, the host praised the team by saying, “You managed to turn the name Mongolia int

This week marked another strong chapter for Mongolian esports, highlighted by The MongolZ’s 4th-place finish at the HLTV Awards 2025 and Team Zone’s run in the Swiss Stage of the MLBB World Championship , alongside other developments across Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, and Dota 2. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) WAOW GG announce roster changes WAOW GG have officially concluded their journey with their current MLBB women’s roster. The lineup — BEBEX, KAIR

Mongolian Counter-Strike 2 player Unurdelger “controlez” Baasanjargal has officially joined The Huns Esports , the organization announced. The 28-year-old rifler is one of Mongolia’s early professional Counter-Strike players, having competed at the Mongolian esports scene since the CS: GO era. According to his profile on Liquipedia , "controlez" has been active in local and international competitions since 2017. In 2024, he signed with Chinggis Warriors , where he achieved a

BLAST has confirmed that BLAST Rivals Season Two 2026 will once again be held in Hong Kong, following the successful execution of last year’s event. The tournament is scheduled to take place November 8–15, 2026 , with the final three days hosted at AsiaWorld-Expo. Eight teams will compete for a $1 million prize pool , with $650,000 allocated to team winnings and $350,000 distributed among players . Participating teams will be selected based on the Valve Regional Standings

Unurdelger “controlez” Baasanjargal has officially parted ways with The MongolZ after an impressive stand-in run during the late 2025 season. Stepping in for Senzu, controlez delivered consistent performances across three major international events, helping stabilize the roster and significantly raising his profile on the global Counter-Strike stage.