BLAST Premier Open Porto: Player for the Day

The experience is designed to let fans step into the shoes of a pro player. On Saturday, participants will have access to a backstage tour, trophy photos, and two exclusive player signing sessions. The schedule for the day begins at 12:45 with VIP entry doors opening, followed by the backstage tour at 13:00. Trophy photos are scheduled for 13:45, with the first signing session at 14:00 and the second at 16:00.

Fans must check in with the VIP Services Team located by Gate 2. The backstage tour is hosted by a member of the BLAST Production team and starts promptly at 1:00 pm. Latecomers cannot be accommodated due to strict event schedules. Participants are required to keep their wristband for the full weekend.

General event information includes security screening for all guests, with bags subject to search. Prohibited items include weapons, illegal substances, glass bottles, alcohol, large bags, professional cameras without accreditation, laptops, selfie sticks, laser pointers, and fireworks. Small bags are recommended, as large bags are not permitted and cloakroom facilities are not guaranteed.

Food and beverage options are available inside the venue, though outside food and drink may not be permitted except for essential medical or dietary requirements. Official BLAST Premier merchandise is available while stocks last, and card payments are recommended. The merchandise voucher has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for money or credit.

The BLAST Premier Open Porto 2026 tournament runs from August 26 to September 6, featuring 16 teams and a prize pool of $1,100,000. Today's matches include Spirit versus MOUZ at 14:00. The tournament follows the Esports World Cup 2026 CS2, where Spirit finished first, defeating FUT Esports 3-1 in the grand final.