Cineworld, in collaboration with BLAST, is set to bring the highly anticipated BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 to the silver screen. The final match of this Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament will be shown live in 39 cinemas across eight different countries. This event marks France’s first and final CS:GO Major, fulfilling President Emmanuel Macron’s vision. Cineworld Cinemas will host the grand finale on May 21st, allowing fans worldwide to experience the intense action and electrifying atmosphere of the event.
The Paris Major: In the bustling French capital, the BLAST.tv Paris Major will showcase the elite gameplay of the world’s top 24 Counter-Strike teams. Competing for the prestigious Major trophy and a substantial $1,250,000 prize pool, these teams will battle it out in a high-stakes tournament. The epic final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 21st, starting at 17:00 CEST.
Live Viewing in Cinemas: Cineworld Cinemas will provide a remarkable opportunity for CS:GO enthusiasts to witness the culmination of the Paris Major on the big screen. Fans across the globe can enjoy the excitement and energy of the event’s finale in the following cinema locations:
United Kingdom: Edinburgh, Middlesbrough, Sheffield, Leeds, Castleford, Belfast, Ashford, Birmingham Broad Street, Didsbury, Speke, Wolverhampton, Birmingham NEC, Nottingham, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes, Boldon, Ashford, Basildon, Greenwich (O2 Arena), Ipswich, Plymouth, Poole, Crawley, Loughborough, Cheltenham, Newport, Glasgow Silverburn, Hull, Broughton, Northampton, and Watford.
Ireland: Dublin
Israel: Planet Cinema Rishon Lezion
Czech Republic: Cinema City Prague Chodov Cinema City Brno Olympia
Hungary: Cinema City Budapest Arena Mall
Poland: Cinema City Warsaw Arkadia Cinema City Katowice Punkt 44
Romania: Cinema City Bucharest
Bulgaria: Cinema City Sofia Paradise Center
Celebrating the Partnership: Alexander Lewin, VP of Distribution and Programming at BLAST, expressed his excitement about the collaboration with Cineworld, emphasizing that the BLAST.tv Paris Major is a highlight of the esports and competitive gaming calendar. The partnership with Cineworld enables fans who cannot attend the event in Paris to experience the action in the company of their local community.
Shaun Jones, VP of Operations at Cineworld Cinemas, shared the enthusiasm and stated that they are thrilled to offer CS:GO fans a unique viewing experience across 31 cinemas in the UK and eight more in Europe. Cineworld’s state-of-the-art screens, coupled with exceptional sound quality, will provide the perfect setting for fans to come together, indulge in their favorite snacks, and passionately support their teams during this epic Major final.
France: A Hub of International Events: The BLAST.tv Major is just one of the many prominent international events to be hosted in France in the coming years. Joining the ranks of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and the 2025 Rugby League World Cup, the BLAST.tv Paris Major reinforces France’s position as a thriving hub for global sporting spectacles.
