Hosting the Counter-Strike 2 World Championship in Las Vegas in 2028 depends on a decision by the board of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. On November 10, 2026, the organization is considering allocating $2 million to tournament operator BLAST for the right to host a Valve Major and another additional summer event. If the vote is positive, LVCVA CEO Steve Hill will receive authorization to sign the agreement, and the funding will be included in the fiscal 2028 budget.
According to LVCVA documents, the Major held under the agreement must fill the period between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo in 2028. According to HLTV analysts, this refers to the second Major of 2028, with an estimated event window from November 20 to December 10:
- Major (Fall 2028): a three-week tournament, with the playoffs taking place during the key weekend between holiday events to fill the city’s hotels.
- Summer tournament (Summer 2028): an additional BLAST event at the Convention Center, with its format and discipline yet to be disclosed.
According to LVCVA estimates, the two events combined will generate more than 130,000 booked hotel rooms, which would offset the investment at a rate of approximately $15 per room. As a benchmark, organizers cite BLAST Austin Major 2025 in Texas, which sold more than 45,000 tickets (80% of attendees came from outside the state) and generated $102 million in economic impact for the region.
The allocated funds would give Las Vegas host-city rights, marketing to an international audience, and ticket allocations. The agreement with LVCVA could cover two of the six BLAST events planned for 2028, details of which the operator has not yet officially announced. It also continues the trend of government support for BLAST tournaments — previously, the operator received M Mark status from the Hong Kong government for the Premier Rivals 2026 tournament and entered into a partnership with the Esports Association of Mongolia.
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