The United States could host a Counter-Strike Major again, for the first time since Austin 2025. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) will meet on November 10 to approve a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST ApS to host two events in 2028.
According to a board meeting schedule document first reported by The Esports Radar, the Counter-Strike Major is planned for the weekend between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo. Las Vegas would host the second Major of 2028, tentatively scheduled for November 20 to December 10.
The agreement would also have BLAST run another esports event at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the summer of 2028.
LVCVA said the deal would give it host city designation and rights for both BLAST tournaments, global digital, broadcast and destination marketing assets to promote Las Vegas, as well as hospitality and ticket allocations.
If the agreement goes ahead, BLAST will bring a Major back to the United States after the 2025 Summer Major in Austin. According to BLAST, that event sold more than 45,000 tickets and generated $102 million in economic impact.