BLAST, one of the world’s leading esports tournament organizers in Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2, has partnered with Polymarket. The latter is a crypto prediction platform and the partnership between the two will last throughout the 2026 season. This is huge news for betting fans, so here’s what we need to know.
BLAST x Polymarket
The collaboration between the two will affect both the BLAST Premier CS2 series as well as the BLAST Slam events. Based on the information we have, the deal will begin starting from BLAST Slam VI and the studio sweeps will take place in Malta (Feb 13 – 15).
When it comes to the partnership between the two, fans can expect all kinds of things. According to the information we have, Polymarket will become an integral part of every stream, with features like market analytics, forecast content, and more. When it is time for the LAN events, there will be special Polymarket Fancams
According to Matthew Modabber, the CMO of Polymarket, “Esports has long been dominated by traditional sportsbooks, but prediction markets open the door to a more transparent and community-driven way for fans to engage with competition.”
Forecast Markets vs Classic Bookmakers
It’s safe to say that Polymarket has skyrocketed in popularity in the last year. The company is diving into loads of partnership deals because it seems like the younger generation appreciates the business model.
While not all of the traditional bookmakers are trying to scam users, this is a threat that many are aware of. Many esports fans know that and they require transparency, which is provided by decentralized prediction markets, such as the one from Polymarket. The latter targets people who like diving into stats and analyzing everything.
All in all, it will be very interesting to follow these specific collaborations because they may change the way people bet on esports. As for the events themselves, BLAST Slam VI’s LAN Stage will start in just a few days from now, so make sure to follow us for more details.
