Singapore Tourism Board and BLAST, a leading esports event organiser, have signed a landmark multi-year partnership to bring four major esports arena events to the city-state in coming years.
Singapore Tourism Board inks multi-year deal to host four premier esports arena events
Singapore’s government and BLAST have signed a multi-year partnership to host four major esports arena events.
The deal builds on the success of the BLAST Premier World Final held in Singapore in December 2024.
That tournament featured elite Counter-Strike teams and a US $1 million prize pool at Resorts World Convention Centre.
The first event under the new deal is BLAST Dota Slam Singapore, scheduled for November 7–9, 2025.
It will take place at Singapore Indoor Stadium and feature a US $1 million prize pool.
Broadcasts will reach more than 50 territories in 21 languages.
Singapore will join London, Lyon, Austin, Hong Kong, and Rio in hosting premier BLAST arena events.
Economic impact from these events is projected to reach tens of millions through tourism, visitor spending, and job creation.
Singapore Tourism Board on Esports hub strategy
The multi-year agreement reinforces Singapore’s ambition to position itself as a leading global esports destination.
The recurring tournaments will secure Singapore’s spot on the international esports and entertainment calendar.
Jean Ng, Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group, Singapore Tourism Board, said: “Following the success of last year’s BLAST Premier World Final, we are delighted to forge this new multi-year partnership with Blast that anchors a regular pipeline of esports events in Singapore and strengthens our position as Asia’s leading esports and entertainment hub.”
Next stage: Dota Slam
BLAST Dota Slam Singapore will headline with world-class Dota 2 teams and extensive live coverage.
The tournament will serve as the launchpad for three further arena events under the new partnership.
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Jean Ng
Assistant Chief Executive, Experience Development Group
Singapore Tourism Board
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