CS2 Major Las Vegas: BLAST eyes 2028 event

A CS2 Major in Las Vegas is close. BLAST is set for a $2 million sponsorship to host the second Major of 2028, with a vote due on November 10.

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November 9, 2026, 07:10 PM4 min read

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A CS2 Major in Las Vegas is on the table. BLAST plans to host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2028 in the city, and Las Vegas' tourism authority will vote on a $2 million sponsorship deal on November 10.

The Esports Radar broke the story first. HLTV and Insider Gaming have since quoted the authority's meeting documents. If approved, it would be the first Major in the United States since Austin in 2025.

What is in the CS2 Major Las Vegas plan?

The deal is with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, or LVCVA. This public agency markets Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination. According to the agenda, the board will consider letting its CEO sign a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST ApS.

The agreement covers two events. The first is the 2028 Counter-Strike Major. The second is a summer esports event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, also in 2028. The game for that summer event has not been named. Insider Gaming points out that BLAST also runs events in Rocket League and Rainbow Six, among others.

Two players on the CS2 map Italy — The Italy map in Counter-Strike 2 (Source: Valve - Steam)

Key details

Organizer: BLAST
Event: the second CS2 Major of 2028
Tentative dates: November 20 to December 10, 2028
Sponsorship: $2 million from the LVCVA
Vote: November 10, 2026, LVCVA board meeting
Extra event: a summer 2028 BLAST tournament at the Las Vegas Convention Center

Why late November in Las Vegas?

The document says the Major would run during the weekend between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo. The LVCVA calls this a key need period for the city. In other words, it wants a big esports event to fill a quieter stretch on the calendar.

The authority estimates the two tournaments will generate about 130,000 hotel room nights. In return, it gets host city designation, global digital and broadcast marketing assets, and hospitality and ticket allocations.

What did Austin 2025 prove?

BLAST's last Major was in Austin in summer 2025. HLTV notes that BLAST says the event sold more than 45,000 tickets and generated $102 million in economic impact. Those numbers help explain why a city like Las Vegas would put up $2 million.

Las Vegas would be BLAST's third Counter-Strike Major. The company also ran the final CS:GO Major at Paris 2023, before Austin 2025.

What does it mean for fans?

2028 is a long way off, and the vote still has to pass. But a Las Vegas Major would show that Counter-Strike's biggest events keep growing in both crowds and sponsors. It would also put a Major in one of the world's best-known event cities, with a huge hotel and venue base built for large crowds.

For fans in Europe, time zones will matter. Las Vegas is eight hours behind the UK in late November. Evening matches there would land in the early morning in Europe, while viewers in the Americas would get prime-time slots.

In the meantime, the next Major is PGL's event in Singapore. We have covered the 32 teams invited to PGL Major Singapore and the four team name changes. For more CS2 news, read about chopper's retirement.

A shaded street on the CS2 map Mirage — The Mirage map in Counter-Strike 2 (Source: Valve - Steam)

Frequently asked questions

When would the Las Vegas CS2 Major take place?

If the deal is approved, Las Vegas would host the second Major of 2028. HLTV reports a tentative window of November 20 to December 10, 2028.

Is the Las Vegas CS2 Major confirmed?

Not yet. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board will vote on a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST at its November 10 meeting.

Which Majors has BLAST run before?

According to Insider Gaming, BLAST ran the final CS:GO Major at BLAST.tv Paris 2023 and the BLAST Austin Major 2025. Las Vegas would be its third Counter-Strike Major.