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BLAST and MESA formally launch preparations for historic Ulaanbaatar Counter-Strike event

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

Mongolian Esports

Ariunzayat Yunren

Sep 44 min read

BLAST Premier Open heads to Ulaanbaatar for historic first event in Mongolia

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

CS2

Ariunzayat Yunren

Sep 23 min read

MESA opens national team registration for Esports Nations Cup 2026

Mongolia has officially begun the process of forming its national esports team for the Esports Nations Cup 2026, with open registration now available for players and coaches. The Mongolian Electronic Sports Association (MESA) announced that it will lead the selection of Mongolia’s national roster after being chosen as the country’s official partner for the event. The Esports Nations Cup 2026, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation, is scheduled to take place from Novem

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