The BLAST Premier: World Final is one of the last major Counter-Strike 2 events of the year, taking place from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 in Sentosa, Singapore. And with a $1 million prize pool, the stakes are higher than ever.
Want to make the most of the action as it unfolds? Here’s everything you need to know about the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024, including the schedule, teams, and our predictions to supercharge your CS2 betting strategy. With our help, you’ll be well-equipped to follow every clutch, upset, and epic play!
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BLAST Premier: World Final
BLAST Premier: World Final 2024 Schedule & Final
The BLAST Premier World Final 2024 will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 at the prestigious Resorts World Convention Centre in Sentosa, Singapore. The event will begin with a Group Stage, which adopts a double-elimination format (GSL), where the top three teams from each group advance.
Group winners will head straight to the semifinals, while other qualifiers will move to the quarterfinals. The Playoffs follow a single-elimination format, culminating in a best-of-five Grand Final to crown the champion. All matches, except the final, will be best-of-three series matchups.
All Group Stage matches (Oct. 30-31) begin at 06:00, 08:30, 11:00, and 13:30. The BLAST Premier: World Final quarterfinal and semifinal games (Nov. 1-2) all kick-off at 08:30 and 11:30, while the Grand Final (Nov. 3) starts at 09:00 sharp. Note: all times are Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Need more information? You can find detailed fixtures on the blast.tv website.
The teams are competing for their piece of the $1 million prize pool, of which the champions will earn a cool $500,000. Check out the full breakdown below:
- 1st place: $500,000
- 2nd place: $250,000
- 3rd & 4th place: $85,000 each
- 5th & 6th place: $25,000 each
- 7th & 8th place: $15,000 each
How To Watch BLAST Premier: World Final 2024
If you can’t make it to Sentosa to watch the World Final in person, you’ll be glad to know you can catch it all live-streaming on your favorite platform, including Thunderpick. Just head over to our BLAST Premier: World Final page to watch every match and place live in-play bets!
For more ways to watch the conclusion of the BLAST season, be sure to check out their official YouTube and Twitch channels when the matches start.
Teams Competing In BLAST Premier: World Final 2024
The eight teams competing in the World Final earned their spots in different ways but with the same energy: wrecking their opponents when it mattered most. For instance, Team Vitality earned an invite following their win at IEM Cologne this year, while FaZe Clan, Astralis, Team Liquid, and MOUZ qualified for the event by dominating the global leaderboards.
The full list of teams is below, broken into the two groups. You can learn more about each team by clicking on their names.
Group A
Group B
Our Predictions For BLAST Premier: World Final 2024
This will be the last checkpoint for teams to prove themselves ahead of the Shanghai Major RMR. With the stakes being higher than ever, the competition is understandably fierce, as these teams all have something to prove. Here’s our look at the predictions for the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Natus Vincere
NAVI has the best odds to win the BLAST Premier: World Final 2024—and it’s hardly a surprise. The team boasts a strong track record, with victories at PGL Major Copenhagen, IEM Rio, Esports World Cup, and the ESL Pro League Season 20. They’ve also consistently reached the finals, placing 2nd at IEM Cologne and in the Fall Final.
Put simply, NAVI is the clear favorite after showing remarkable resilience and adaptability this year. They straight-up dominate their opponents, even when fatigued. With a roster brimming with experience and skill, NAVI will be a huge obstacle for teams vying for the World Final trophy.
Natus Vincere’s roster:
- Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen (IGL)
- Justinas “jL” Lekavičius
- Mihai “iM” Ivan
- Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov
- Andrij “B1ad3” Ghorodensjkyj (Coach)
G2 Esports
G2 Esports is a solid contender for the title. The Berlin-based titans have secured top-4 placement in most major tournaments this year. Their victory in the Fall Final is particularly noteworthy—they beat NAVI 3-1—and displayed their ability to topple top-tier teams.
Overall, G2 has been in great shape. They’re ranked 2nd in the HLTV World Rankings and have seen standout performances from the deadly duo of NiKo and m0NESY. The recent acquisition of malbsMd has also clearly paid off, with his double-knife kill against NAVI in the Fall Final outperforming initial expectations.
G2 Esports’ roster:
- Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač
- Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
- Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
- Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
- Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski (IGL)
- Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas (Coach)
Team Vitality
Although it’s been a tough year for Vitality, the French giant has held onto its top-3 position in the HLTV World Rankings. After a weak performance at IEM Katowice, the defending champions made a strong comeback by confidently beating NAVI 3-1 at IEM Cologne. They also secured 2nd place at ESL Pro League Season 19 and IEM Dallas earlier this year.
ZywOo, who is poised to win Player of the Year, remains Vitality’s not-so-secret weapon, consistently delivering unparalleled plays in every match. Despite concerns about JACKZ standing in for mezii, Vitality has proven they can adapt to roster changes and perform under pressure—and those are traits of true world champions.
Team Vitality’s roster:
- Dan “apEX” Madesclaire (IGL)
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
- Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
- Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
- Audric “JACKZ” Jug
- Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Coach)
MOUZ
MOUZ stands a solid chance of securing a top-3 finish. Ranked 4th in the HLTV World Ranking, they closely compete with elite teams like Vitality and G2. Having permanently acquired Brollan, the team has done well and scooped up victories at ESL Pro League Season 19 and BetBoom Dacha Belgrade.
More recently, they placed 2nd at IEM Rio 2024, beating Vitality 2-1 and FURIA 2-0 before falling to NAVI in the Grand Final. For a team criticized for their on-stage performances, MOUZ has proven that they are not to be underestimated. Their current form and momentum from Rio are almost certainly what tilts the odds in their favor.
MOUZ’s roster:
- Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
- Dorian “xertioN” Berman
- Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek (IGL)
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin
- Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen (Coach)
BLAST Into The Finals
We couldn’t be more excited to see how the 2024 BLAST Premier season wraps up in Singapore. Not only that, but we’re in what’s arguably the best time of the year to be a CS2 esports fan when you consider that our own Thunderpick World Championship is wrapping up soon, too! It also builds anticipation for the future of the game’s competitive scene as we move into 2025, especially if there are any roster shakeups.
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