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