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