The event is also known as BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2. It is the final tournament of the BLAST Premier season.
FURIA begin their Hong Kong title defence against Legacy. The Brazilian team won the 2025 edition by beating Falcons 3:1 in the final.
On October 31, FURIA also won PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, beating Nemiga 3:2 in the final.
BLAST Rivals Hong Kong groups and opening matches
All four opening series are scheduled for November 11 as BO3s, with two map wins needed to take a series.
Scheduled times use Hong Kong time (UTC+8) and were checked on November 5. The first two starts have been cross-checked; the other two still need clarification.
How teams qualify for the playoffs and when the final takes place
Three teams advance from each four-team group. The group winners go straight to the semifinals, while the other four playoff teams start in the quarterfinals.
The opening-match winners face each other for a direct semifinal place. The loser of that match enters the quarterfinals. The opening-match losers play for the remaining quarterfinal spot, with the loser eliminated.
The quarterfinals pair Group A’s second-place team with Group B’s third-place team, and Group B’s second-place team with Group A’s third-place team. The teams will be determined after the group stage.
Every match except the grand final is a BO3. The November 15 final is a BO5, with three map wins needed for the title.
| Hong Kong date | Stage | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| November 11 | Opening matches in Groups A and B | 4 BO3 series |
| November 12 | Group elimination and winners’ matches | 4 BO3 series |
| November 13 | AsiaWorld-Arena quarterfinals | 2 BO3 series |
| November 14 | AsiaWorld-Arena semifinals | 2 BO3 series |
| November 15 | AsiaWorld-Arena grand final | 1 BO5 series |
Lineups and map selection
As of November 5, the final starting fives still need confirmation. The roster lock is set for November 6; lineups can still change before then.
Maps for each series will be selected on match day through the veto, with teams taking turns to ban and pick maps. In a BO3, each team picks one map; the remaining third map is the decider if the series reaches 1:1.
Where to watch BLAST Rivals Hong Kong 2026
English-language broadcasts will be available on Twitch, channel blastpremier, and YouTube, channel BLASTPremier.
Source: BLAST.
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