BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Schedule, Format, Standings
Updated: November 27
Counter-Strike 2 has only been out for two months and has already been a massive success with its esports. Riding on the coattails of its forefather CS:GO, IEM Sydney saw a peak of 460K viewers at one time as fans flocked to see the new game in action.
Next up on the calendar: BLAST is back! The action-packed Counter-Strike 2 BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 kicks off on November 22 with an end date of November 26, all hosted at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Eight professional CS2 teams, decided by the earlier BLAST Premier Fall Groups, will battle it out over four days for the final, elusive ticket to the BLAST Premier World Final, the pinnacle of the Counter-Strike professional esports calendar. With a $425,000 prize pool on the line - there's everything to play for!
Here's our comprehensive guide to the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023, covering the tournament format, all eight teams competing, the complete schedule, and where to watch.
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Format
As with all BLAST Premier Counter-Strike events, the format has two phases: the Group Stage and Playoffs. For a full format breakdown, take a look below.
Group Stage
- Eight teams are split into two double-elimination (GSL) groups.
- All matches are Bo3.
- The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs - the winners advance to the Semifinals, 2nd-place teams advance as Upper Bracket seeds in the Quarterfinals. 3rd-place teams are Low Seeds in the Quarterfinals.
- The $425,000 prize pool is divided between all eight competing teams.
Playoffs
- Six teams compete in the single-elimination Playoffs.
- All matches are Bo3.
- The winner qualifies for the BLAST Premier World Final, beginning in December.
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Teams
The eight S-Tier teams competing in the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 all fought tooth and nail in the Fall Groups held in July. These teams are determined to prove themselves in the new era of Counter-Strike esports.
Below is the complete list of teams and their confirmed player rosters playing in the tournament.
- Astralis: blameF, Buzz, dev1ce, Staehr, b0RUP
- Cloud9: Ax1Le, HObbit, electroNic, Perfecto, Boombl4
- Complexity Gaming: JT, floppy, Grim, hallzerk, EliGE
- FaZe Clan: rain, broky, Twistzz, ropz, karrigan
- Heroic: TeSeS, sjuush, dupreeh, cadiaN, Zyphon
- Natus Vincere: b1t, Aleksib, jL, iM, w0nderful
- Ninjas in Pyjamas: REZ, es3tag, headtr1ck, ALEX, k0nfig
- Team Vitality: apEX, ZywOo, Spinx, flameZ, mezii
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Schedule
The BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023 is a compact event, beginning on November 22 with the Group Stage and ending on November 26. Here's how the groups are looking.
- Group A: FaZe Clan, Cloud9, Natus Vincere, Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Group B: Team Vitality, Complexity Gaming, Astralis, Heroic
All times for the BLAST Premier Fall Final schedule will be in GMT, and all match winners will be in bold. Watch this space as we'll update this schedule with upcoming matches and the finals closer to the time.
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Group Stage Schedule
November 22
- 9:00 AM: Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. FaZe Clan
- 12:00 PM: Natus Vincere vs. Cloud9
- 3:00 PM: Heroic vs. Team Vitality
- 6:00 PM: Astralis vs. Complexity Gaming
November 23
- 9:00 AM: Natus Vincere vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas
- 12:00 PM: Cloud9 vs. FaZe Clan
- 3:00 PM: Heroic vs. Astralis
- 6:00 PM: Team Vitality vs. Complexity Gaming
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Playoffs Schedule
November 24 (Quarterfinals)
- 2:30 PM: Cloud9 vs. Heroic
- 5:30 PM: Complexity Gaming vs. Natus Vincere
November 25 (Semifinals)
- 2:30 PM: Team Vitality vs. Complexity Gaming
- 5:30 PM: FaZe Clan vs. Cloud9
November 26 (Grand Final)
- 4:00 PM: FaZe Clan vs. Team Vitality
BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023: Venue and Where to Watch
All eight teams will jet to Copenhagen, Denmark, and compete in the BLAST Premier Fall Final. The venue for this thrilling tournament returns to the Royal Arena, with a seating capacity of 16,000 people. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster with prices starting around $40 - grab them while you can!
If you can't make it to the event in person, don't worry. All BLAST Premier Fall Final matches will be broadcast on the official BLASTPremier Twitch channel. Their English-speaking YouTube broadcast is also embedded below. For fans in Russia or China, separate region-specific live streams are available, so no one misses out!
| Standings | Team Name | Prize Money | BLAST Premier Points | Qualifies To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Team Vitality | $200,000 | 3,000 | BLAST Premier World Final |
| 2nd | FaZe Clan | $85,000 | 2,000 | - |
| 3rd - 4th | Cloud9, Complexity Gaming | $40,000 | 1,200 | - |
| 5th - 6th | Natus Vincere, Heroic | $20,000 | 500 | - |
| 7th - 8th | Ninjas in Pyjamas, Astralis | $10,000 | 300 | - |
Final Thoughts
That was all our information on the upcoming BLAST Premier Fall Final 2023. We'll keep this article updated with all the latest information so you don't miss a trick. May the best team win!
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