The BLAST Open Spring 2026 Grand Final, a prestigious Counter-Strike tournament, came to a close in Rotterdam on March 29. Sixteen of the top teams in the world vied for the championship title, culminating in a showdown between Team Vitality and Natus Vincere. Esports Charts has provided an overview of the viewership results.
Who emerged victorious in BLAST Open Spring 2026?
The main stage of BLAST Open Spring 2026 featured twelve teams from the VRS rankings and four winners of regional qualifiers. This setup ensured that the title was contested by the crème de la crème of elite teams currently dominating the VRS and HLTV rankings.
The group stage saw a number of surprising outcomes, most notably the early exit of FaZe Clan after consecutive losses to Aurora Gaming and TYLOO. FURIA also failed to advance to the playoffs after being defeated by Team Falcons in a crucial match for the final spot. On the other side, Team Spirit struggled, unable to secure victories against PARIVISION and The MongolZ.
The highly anticipated BLAST Open Spring 2026 Grand Final showcased a fierce battle between Natus Vincere and Team Vitality, both of whom had excelled in the group stage with outstanding performances. Notably, these two teams currently hold the top spots in the VRS rankings. Team Vitality emerged victorious with a clean sweep of 3:0, claiming their third major trophy of the year. This win adds to the French organization’s earlier successes at IEM Kraków and PGL Cluj-Napoca.
How many viewers tuned in to watch BLAST Open Spring 2026?
These are preliminary statistics for the event, with final numbers set to be clarified and released within 24 hours.
The broadcasts of BLAST Open Spring 2026 amassed a total of 27.4 million hours of viewership, with an average of 298.3K viewers per match.
The highlight of the tournament was undoubtedly the grand final between Natus Vincere and Team Vitality, which drew 821.2K simultaneous viewers. These two teams previously clashed in a major Grand Final at IEM Cologne 2024, where Vitality emerged victorious with a peak viewership of 1.05 million.
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BLAST Open Spring 2026 ranked as the third most popular Counter-Strike tournament in 2026 and became the most-watched event held at the BLAST studio in the current season, surpassing BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 in peak online viewership. However, its ranking is expected to shift significantly by the end of the year.
The next premier event on the Counter-Strike calendar is Intel Extreme Masters Rio 2026, scheduled for April 13-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With both Natus Vincere and Team Vitality confirmed to participate, fans may witness another intense showdown between these top teams, this time in South America. Stay updated on all the results and viewership metrics on the Esports Charts tournament page.