BLAST has introduced that sports activities fantasy firm Underdog will change into an official associate of two Counter-Strike occasions arising in 2025.
Underdog might be featured on BLAST’s English broadcasts of the three occasions and can seem regularly on bodily and digital property. Underdog may also be included in BLAST’s Fantasy mini-game, accessible to US and Canadian customers. Fan activations may also be accessible at Underdog’s sales space in BLAST’s Austin Main.
Leo Matlock, Chief Enterprise Officer at BLAST, commented: “We’re actually enthusiastic about this collaboration with Underdog, They’re a model who’ve been a key participant within the revolutionary and rising, sports activities gaming house for some years.”
Underdog’s first look was on the BLAST Premier Open S1 in Lisbon Portugal. Trying forward, it’s set to characteristic in BLAST Premier Rivals S1 on April thirtieth, the place the eight finest Counter-Strike groups will compete for the lion’s share of a $350,000 (~£277,000) prize pool.
“Underdog has chosen a blockbuster time to associate with BLAST forward of our sold-out BLAST.television Austin Main in June,” Matlock mentioned. “Past including to our reside broadcasts and occasions, we’re thrilled that our devoted and dedicated BLAST.television fantasy followers could have the chance to interact with Underdog over the subsequent few months.”
BLAST.television Fantasy launched again throughout the Paris Main in 2023 below the title ‘Main Supervisor’ earlier than re-launching as Fantasy for BLAST’s Premier Fall Teams that very same yr. In keeping with BLAST, it has recorded over 250,000 classes since 2023, and in has seen 10,000 energetic customers all through the 2025 season to date.
Lastly, Underdog will change into an official associate for the BLAST.television Austin Main on-line match, the place 24 groups compete throughout three levels for the most important share of a $1,250,000 (~£990,000) prize pool.
“We’re all the time on the lookout for revolutionary partnerships like this one with BLAST Premier,” mentioned Zach Powell, Director of Partnerships at Underdog. “We’re excited to be part of the upcoming occasions and to interact with a brand new viewers via our first-ever in-person esports match.”
