Get ready for the esports spectacle of the year as the BLAST Premier World Final 2023 descends upon the glittering Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from 13th to 17th December. With a staggering $1,000,000 USD on the line, the stakes are higher than ever, and eight elite teams are gearing up to vie for the coveted title.

This event marks the grand finale of the BLAST Premier competitive season, which kicked off its thrilling journey in January 2023. Now, after a year of fierce competition, the top teams have emerged, each team securing its spot through a series of intense BLAST Premier events and top-tier Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournaments.

BLAST Premier World Final 2023: All Participating Teams

The battlefield is all set, featuring a lineup of powerhouse teams ready to engage in a CS2 showdown like no other:

• Heroic (BLAST Premier Spring Final - Group B)
• Team Vitality (BLAST Major / Fall Final - Group A)
• FaZe Clan (ESL Pro League S17 - Group B)
• MOUZ (ESL Pro League S18 - Group B)
• G2 Esports (Global Leaderboard - Group B)
• NAVI (Global Leaderboard - Group A)
• ENCE (Global Leaderboard - Group A)
• Cloud9 (Global Leaderboard - Group A)

These elite squads will clash in a battle of wits and skill, having earned their positions through triumphs in previous BLAST Premier tournaments and other top-tier CS2 events throughout the year.

BLAST Premier World Final 2023: Schedule and Format

The tournament unfolds in two gripping stages:

• Group Stage: December 13th to 14th

In the group stage, the eight teams will be divided into two groups, navigating a double-elimination GSL format bracket. Every match will be a best-of-three series, determining the top three teams from each group who will progress to the playoffs. The group winners secure a direct ticket to the Semifinals, while the second and third-placed teams battle in the Quarterfinals.

• Playoffs: December 15th to 17th

The playoffs witness a single-elimination showdown, with each match intensifying over a best-of-three series. The final victor emerges as the world champion, seizing glory and a share of the impressive $1,000,000 USD prize pool.

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G2 Esports, the reigning champion, faces a formidable challenge to defend its throne against a global lineup of contenders. Will they retain their title, or will a new force ascend to esports greatness? The answer unfolds in this epic clash of skill, strategy, and determination.