BLAST Premier is heading to Porto with a $1.1 million prize pool, 16 teams, and a new city on its Portuguese tour. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament organizer has locked in dates for the BLAST Premier Open Porto 2026, running from August 26 through September 6.
The playoffs will take place at Porto’s Super Bock Arena from September 4-6, giving fans a three-day window of high-stakes CS2 action.
What the prize pool looks like
The $1.1 million total purse is split in a way that reflects how modern esports economics actually work. Players get $400,000, while clubs receive $700,000.
Portugal’s growing role in esports
