Las Vegas is set to host a Counter-Strike Major in 2028. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board approved a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST ApS on Tuesday. The deal covers two esports events in 2028, as LVSportsBiz has reported.
Why does this matter? A Major is one of the biggest events in Counter-Strike, and the city has now committed public money to land one. Moreover, the board raised no objections to the plan.
A Quiet Vote and a Planned Slot
The board members had no questions for LVCVA staff on the matter, according to LVSportsBiz. As a result, the agreement passed without debate.
The board meeting agenda explains why the city wants the event. The Las Vegas Major is scheduled to take place between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo. According to the document, this fills a key need period for the destination.
The timing also fits the wider Major calendar. The second Major of 2028 is tentatively scheduled for November 20 to December 10, as determined in 2025.
Key Details of the BLAST Agreement
Under the deal, BLAST will organize two esports events in 2028. The first is the Counter-Strike Major in Las Vegas. The second is a summer esports event at the Las Vegas Convention Center. However, the game title for that summer event remains unclear.
In addition, LVCVA estimates that the two events will generate 130,000 hotel room nights. This figure helps explain the $2 million investment.
The Las Vegas Major will be BLAST’s third Counter-Strike Major. Previously, the organizer held Majors in Paris in 2023 and in Austin in 2025.
BLAST’s Growing Presence in the United States
BLAST has hosted several esports events in the United States in recent years. Most recently, it ran the Rocket League World Championship at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. That venue also hosted the first season of BLAST Rivals 2026 in May.
Meanwhile, BLAST announced in October that it will stage an Open event in the United States in September 2027. This event will take the slot that had been set aside for the second season of Bounty.
What the Deal Means for Counter-Strike
The approval gives the 2028 Major a clear home and a target window. Therefore, fans can already expect the tournament to take place in Las Vegas in late November or early December, if the tentative dates hold.
The agreement also shows how much US cities now value large esports events. In this case, LVCVA expects 130,000 hotel room nights from the two events combined. Finally, with the Open in September 2027 and the Major in 2028, BLAST will continue to build its presence in the United States.
