CS returns to Texas in 2026! BLAST Rivals Fort Worth: Everything you need to know

Counter-Strike is returning to Texas, with BLAST Rivals Spring 2026 at Fort Worth. The eight-team tournament will feature a million dollar prize pool, running from April 29 to May 3. Vitality enter as the obvious favorites, but are the challengers getting closer?

BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026 Teams

The event will feature eight CS2 rosters from across the world, invited on the basis of their VRS rankings. Vitality are by far the biggest favorites for the event, after wrapping up the Grand Slam at IEM Rio. Their closest challengers? NAVI and FURIA, both reeling from brutal losses at the Brazilian event. Can either of those rosters bounce back to challenge Dan “apEX” Madesclaire’s troops?