BLAST Enters Mobile Esports with BLAST Bash Event
Esports tournament organiser BLAST has announced its first foray into the mobile esports arena with the launch of BLAST Bash, an online event featuring three popular mobile games developed by Supercell: Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars.
Key Details of the BLAST Bash Event
The BLAST Bash event will take place next month and will consist of three separate competitions: BLAST Brawl 2024, BLAST Royale 2024, and BLAST Clash 2024. These competitions are scheduled as follows:
- BLAST Brawl 2024: October 10th-11th
- BLAST Royale 2024: October 12th-13th
- BLAST Clash 2024: October 12th-13th
Each of these tournaments boasts its own prize pool and unique format. The winners of BLAST Clash and BLAST Royale will each receive $15,000, while BLAST Brawl will award $15,000 to the top team from each region.
Tournament Formats and Prize Pools
BLAST Brawl 2024
The BLAST Brawl tournament will feature open qualifiers for teams from Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and North America (NA). The top teams from these regions will advance to an eight-team single-elimination face-off. This format allows a broad range of teams to compete, ensuring a diverse and competitive lineup.
BLAST Royale 2024
The BLAST Royale tournament will be an invitation-only event, with eight teams competing in a double-elimination format. This structure ensures that teams have multiple opportunities to prove their worth, increasing the excitement and unpredictability of the matches.
BLAST Clash 2024
The BLAST Clash tournament will also begin with open qualifiers, followed by a single-elimination bracket for the final eight teams. This format combines the inclusivity of open qualifiers with the high stakes of a single-elimination showdown.
BLAST’s Expansion into Mobile Esports
This move into mobile esports marks a significant step for BLAST, a company traditionally associated with other esports circuits. Recently, BLAST has expanded its presence in various esports, including revamping its CS2 circuit and entering the Dota 2, Fortnite, Rocket League, and TopSpin 2K25 scenes. However, the BLAST Bash represents their first venture into mobile gaming.
Supercell’s Role in Mobile Esports
Supercell, the developer behind Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars, has a history of hosting successful esports events. The Brawl Stars World Finals, for instance, has been an annual event since 2019, with the 2024 edition set to take place in Helsinki, Finland, this November. While Supercell’s esports may not be as mainstream as some of BLAST’s other circuits like Rainbow Six Siege or Counter-Strike, they have a dedicated and passionate player base.
Conclusion
BLAST’s entry into mobile esports with the BLAST Bash event signifies a growing interest and investment in mobile gaming within the esports industry. With substantial prize pools, diverse tournament formats, and the inclusion of popular Supercell titles, the event is set to attract significant attention from both players and fans. This initiative could pave the way for further expansions and innovations in the mobile esports landscape.
