BLAST Open Spring 2026 Group Stage sees 50-60% growth across key viewership metrics
24 March 2026
BLAST Open Spring 2026 concluded its group stage with exceptional viewership results, recording 50-60% growth across key metrics compared to the previous event in the series. The final day of competition peaked at over 736,000 concurrent viewers, with average viewership exceeding 261,000—a 51.6% increase over BLAST Open Fall 2025.
The surge was driven by a diverse lineup of elite teams appealing to global audiences, with particularly strong growth in regional markets. Turkish-language streams saw a 9,191% increase driven by Aurora Gaming’s competitive run, while English and Russian-language segments also showed strong gains.
The tournament featured high-stakes matchups as teams competed for playoff berths, with Natus Vincere and Team Vitality securing direct semifinals spots. Team Falcons and The MongolZ advanced through lower bracket victories, setting the stage for the playoff finals in Rotterdam from March 27-29.
The results underscore BLAST’s continued dominance in global esports, building on the success of record-breaking events like the Austin Counter-Strike Major. We’re proud to back the team as they continue to mobilize communities and deliver world-class competitive experiences.
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The tournament’s final stage kicks off this weekend, March 27-29. Track all the action and viewership trends on Esports Charts!