Las Vegas Major plans advance as tourism board approves $2 million BLAST sponsorship

Las Vegas Major plans advance as tourism board approves $2 million BLAST sponsorship

Plans for a Counter-Strike Major in Las Vegas have moved forward after the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority board reportedly approved a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST.

The agreement covers two esports events in 2028, including a Counter-Strike Major, according to LVSportsBiz reporting cited by HLTV.

Approval follows initial proposal

The board’s decision marks a concrete development after the proposed partnership first emerged earlier in the week.

Documents place the planned Major between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo, a period the tourism authority identified as useful for attracting visitors.

The second Major of 2028 is tentatively scheduled for November 20–December 10.

Second event also included

The agreement additionally covers a summer esports event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Its game title has not been clarified.

The tourism authority estimates that the two events could generate 130,000 hotel room nights.

The sponsorship approval advances the host-city plans, although BLAST had not publicly responded to HLTV’s request for comment at publication.