Blast x Revolut

17th May 2024

Portfolio Company BLAST has revealed the global financial technology company Revolut as presenting partner for the “BLAST Premier Spring Final” set to commence this summer and which marks Counter-Strike’s long-awaited return to the United Kingdom.

The partnership with BLAST is Revolut’s first foray into E-sports – an industry known for its exceptional global entertainment and world-class experiences. Revolut comes on board as the Official Finance and Payments Partner of the BLAST Premier Spring-Final, which is due to take place at London’s OVO Arena Wembley from 12-16 June. The Spring Final 2024 will be the biggest Counter-Strike event to take place in the United Kingdom since the London Major 2018.

Alexander Lewin, SVP, Commercial Revenue at BLAST said: “We’re thrilled to mark the historic return of CS arena events to the UK with a ground-breaking presenting partnership. Revolut has been at the forefront of digital banking and financial innovation for nearly a decade, and shares BLAST’s dedication to creating fantastic experiences for fans and customers. As presenting partner, Revolut will feature prominently across our entire broadcast and arena experience, and we look forward to incorporating their innovative digital-first approach. This partnership is testament to the value E-sports can bring to a leading global brand, and we are delighted Revolut has chosen BLAST for their first entry into competitive gaming.”

Read more about the partnership here and see the offer here.


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