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BLAST.tv Paris Major sets sights on viewership records after revealing media distribution network

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  • Official Media Rights Partners will reach over 24 languages across more than 100+ territories
  • French linear broadcaster MGG TV to broadcast live from Accor Arena along with TV2 and YLE
  • Long term partners RTP & Turk Telekom expand their BLAST agreement to include BLAST.tv Paris Major.

BLAST has revealed a far-reaching and global media rights distribution plan ahead of the Paris Major 2023, which will see the highly-anticipated last ever CS:GO Major broadcast in over 100+ territories and 24 languages. 

The BLAST.tv Paris Major is one of the standout esports events of the calendar year. For the tournament, BLAST has agreed a number of new media rights partnerships along with renewing existing deals. Broadcast partners include: TV2 Zulu (Denmark), Relog (CIS), GGTV (China), MGG TV (France), Startimes (Africa), Maincast (Ukraine), FantasyExpo (Poland), Fragster(Germany), Gaules (Brazil) and many more. 

Last September, President Emmanuel Macron announced BLAST’s plans to host and produce the first ever CS:GO Major in France. 2023 will mark 10-years of Counter-Strike 

Majors and the BLAST.tv Paris Major will look to celebrate this momentous occasion through highlighting and looking back at some of the most iconic moments from the pinnacle of esports and Counter-Strike. 

Alexander Lewin, VP of Distribution and Programming at BLAST, said: “The BLAST.tv Paris Major is the pinnacle of the esports calendar. It presents BLAST and our broadcast partners with an opportunity to showcase the very best of Counter-Strike to a massive global audience. The multitude of leading linear and online media rights partners are testament to this demand and trust in BLAST’s fan-first productions and events. We have a truly global network of broadcasters, who are bringing world-class esports entertainment to their local audiences.” 

BLAST.tv Major dates and schedule: 

  • RMRs:
    • Asia: 6th-9th April 
    • Americas: 6th-9th April 
    • Europe: 6th-14th 
  • Paris Major stages: 
    • Challengers stage: 8th-11th May 
    • Legends stage: 13th-16th May 
    • Champions stage: 18th-21st May (Accor Arena) 

Renewed and expanded broadcasting agreements mean the BLAST.tv Paris Major will be accessible to a host of different audiences and bring the Paris Major 2023 to all corners of the world. BLAST’s focus on fan-first production, coupled with the excitement of the last ever CS:GO Major means fans will be in for a treat when the action gets underway in May. 

BLAST.tv will be the home of 2023 Paris Major, giving fans an opportunity to get closer to the action than ever before. Innovative and fan-first viewing features will allow fans to tailor their viewing experience, relive key and exciting moments and impact the action unfolding before their eyes.

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