Last updated: April 3, 2023.

Valve Corporation's classic FPS Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has long been the pinnacle of esports, boasting tons of pro-level tournaments like the ESL Pro League and the BLAST Premier events, bringing world-class gameplay to CS:GO fans across the globe. 

The 2023 BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown will see eight teams from Europe and China competing for BLAST Premier ranking points, the $67,500 prize pool, and a slot in the all-important Spring Finals. 

This year's BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown is sure to be an exciting one, beginning on March 29. Here’s everything you need to know. 

BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown 2023: Format and Prize Pool

The BLAST Premier is a series of short-bout events in a global circuit, split into three key stages throughout the year: Spring, Fall, and the World Final. Here is a brief rundown of the entire schedule for the BLAST Premier 2023 season.

  • BLAST Premier Spring Groups - January 19 - 29
  • BLAST Premier Spring Showdown - March 29 - April 2
  • BLAST Premier Spring Final - June 7 - 11
  • BLAST Premier Fall Groups - July 13 - 23
  • BLAST Premier Fall Showdown - October 4 - 8
  • BLAST Premier Fall Finals - November 22 - 26
  • BLAST Premier World Final - December 13 - 17

The 2023 BLAST Premier Spring Showdown is split into two international regions: Europe and America. Both tournaments take place on the same date online, beginning on March 29 until April 2 for a short-but-sweet intensive bout of matches. There are 16 teams in total, split in half across the two regions for eight teams in each. The entire prize pool for the Spring Showdown events is $135,000 USD, split across both regions for $67,500 each. 

In the BLAST Premier Spring European Showdown, eight competing teams will be placed in single-elimination bracket playoffs, where every match will be played as best-of-three. 

For the BLAST Premier Spring European Showdown, there is a generous prize pool of $67,500 and 2,800 BLAST Premier points on offer. Both are split amongst all participating teams, with the lion’s share of $20,000 and 1,000 BLAST Premier points being awarded to the winners, who also automatically qualify for the BLAST Premier Spring Final.

BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown 2023: Results

Here are the final results for the BLAST Premier: Spring European Showdown 2023! Cloud9 clinched the top spot, as they earn a qualification to the Spring Final in June, $20,000, and 1,000 BLAST Premier points to help them on their campaign!

  1. Cloud9
  2. BIG
  3. Ninjas In Pyjamas
  4. 9INE
  5. OG
  6. Copenhagen Flames
  7. Rare Atom
  8. Fnatic

BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown 2023: Competing Teams

There are eight teams battling it out in the BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown, all fighting for the coveted spot in the BLAST Premier Spring Final on June 7. Here are all the teams competing and their complete player rosters.

Bet on your favorite teams!
  • 9INE - Goofy, hades, KEi, Kylar, mynio, nawrot (Coach)
  • BIG - faveN, gob b (Coach), hyped, Krimbo, tabseN, k1to
  • Cloud9 - Ax1Le, buster, groove (Coach), HObbit, nafany, sh1ro
  • Copenhagen Flames - b0RUP, birdfromsky, cube (Coach) farlig, raalz, TMB
  • Fnatic -  FASHR, keita (Coach), KRIMZ, mezii, nicoodoz, roeJ
  • Ninjas In Pyjamas - Aleksib, Brollan, djL (Coach), headtr1ck, k0nfig, REZ
  • OG - degster, F1KU, flameZ, NEOFRAG, niko, ruggah (Coach)
  • Rare Atom - advent, JamYoung, k4Mi (Coach), kaze, Mercury, Moseyuh

BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown 2023: Schedule

This short-bout tournament will begin on March 29 and end up April 2 for a short week of intensive matches. The complete schedule for the BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown is below - all times listed are in BST.

March 29

  • 3:30PM - Ninjas In Pyjamas Vs. OG
  • 6:30PM - Cloud9 Vs. Copenhagen Flames

March 30

  • 3:30PM - BIG Vs. Rare Atom
  • 6:30PM - Fnatic Vs. 9INE

March 31

  • 3:30PM - Ninjas In Pyjamas Vs. Cloud9

April 1

  • 3:30 PM - BIG Vs. 9INE

April 2

  • 6:30PM - BIG Vs. Cloud9

BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown 2023: Where To Watch 

All BLAST Premier Spring Europe Showdown matches will be broadcast live on the official BLAST Premier YouTube and Twitch channels.

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