The Netherlands (Rotterdam)<\/strong><\/h1>\nOur first suggestion might seem a bit odd; The Netherlands isn’\u0099t known for its illustrious history in Counter-Strike. Even if they have the occasional tier 1 breakthrough, FASHR being the most recent. Despite that, we saw in Antwerp that a country doesn’\u0099t need a massive scene to host a good Major.<\/p>\n
Antwerp was a hub for neutral fans to show their support and became a melting pot of different CS cultures by virtue of its accessibility. In the same vein, The Netherlands is super accessible: it’\u0099s in Schengen, has a massive airport, and is accessible by train from most of Europe.<\/p>\n
The few events in Rotterdam we’\u0099ve had have all been Dreamhack or Challengers and lacked the size of a big tier 1 event; despite that, you can still use the same Location; Rotterdam Ahoy. Its capacity is nearly the same as the Royal Arena in Copenhagen and has halls for Impact, booths, and signing sessions.<\/p>\n
This suggestion might be unlikely, which is exactly why we want to see it.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Rotterdam](\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e48f532701b9cfee.png\")
Rotterdam Ahoy Arena Copyright: ESL | Simon Howar<\/span><\/div>\nAustralia (Sydney)<\/strong><\/h1>\nThis one doesn’\u0099t need much explanation; we’\u0099ve all seen IEM Sydney. The crowd that the event attracted was nothing short of pure entertainment. shoeys, oii oii oii chants, and general intoxication; it’\u0099s nothing but a great time for all attending.<\/p>\n
The venue is also easy enough to pinpoint; the Qudos Bank Arena has hosted the previous IEM Sydney events with great success. It’\u0099s big enough with a capacity of 21,000 people, and they claim they’\u0099re ranked the #4 arena in the world.<\/p>\n
This sounds like a perfect event, but some issues might prevent it from becoming a Major. For one, the timezone isn’\u0099t accessible to Counter-Strike’\u0099s biggest markets, and for two, it’\u0099s not the most accessible location for traveling fans being expensive and isolated from non-airplane methods of transport.<\/p>\n
Though it’\u0099s not as big of an issue as in Brazil, there are no Oceania Major contenders for the crowd to massively favor, which will keep the atmosphere electric no matter who’\u0099s playing.
Sydney’\u0099s shown how good it is; they should be rewarded with a festival of Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n
Rotterdam Ahoy Arena Copyright: ESL | Simon Howar<\/span><\/div>\nAustralia (Sydney)<\/strong><\/h1>\nThis one doesn’\u0099t need much explanation; we’\u0099ve all seen IEM Sydney. The crowd that the event attracted was nothing short of pure entertainment. shoeys, oii oii oii chants, and general intoxication; it’\u0099s nothing but a great time for all attending.<\/p>\n
The venue is also easy enough to pinpoint; the Qudos Bank Arena has hosted the previous IEM Sydney events with great success. It’\u0099s big enough with a capacity of 21,000 people, and they claim they’\u0099re ranked the #4 arena in the world.<\/p>\n
This sounds like a perfect event, but some issues might prevent it from becoming a Major. For one, the timezone isn’\u0099t accessible to Counter-Strike’\u0099s biggest markets, and for two, it’\u0099s not the most accessible location for traveling fans being expensive and isolated from non-airplane methods of transport.<\/p>\n
Though it’\u0099s not as big of an issue as in Brazil, there are no Oceania Major contenders for the crowd to massively favor, which will keep the atmosphere electric no matter who’\u0099s playing.
Sydney’\u0099s shown how good it is; they should be rewarded with a festival of Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n
Sydney’\u0099s shown how good it is; they should be rewarded with a festival of Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n
![\"Qudos](\"https:\/\/blix.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/8d976a1bf9b28f57.jpeg\")