In a historic moment TikTok to stream BLAST.tv Paris major

In a breakthrough step, BLAST.tv Paris Major has partnered with the popular short video-sharing platform Tiktok to live stream the Paris Major event. This is the first time when any Counter-Strike tournament will be streamed on TikTok. Here is everything we know about this groundbreaking collaboration.

Commenced on May 8, BLAST.tv Paris Major witnessed 24 best Counter-Strike teams in action. The total prize of the tournament was decided to be a whopping $1.25 million. Not to mention this is going to be the ninetieth and last major before the arrival of Counter-Strike 2. Fans eagerly embraced the intense competition as the world’s best teams battled it out for glory and a Major title. This recent partnership will create a bridge between esports and gaming content on the platform.

A big collaboration

Launched in 2016, TikTok has accumulated a staggering number of over 3 billion downloads and captivated a remarkable one-third of the global social media user base in a remarkably brief span of a few years. In fact in the United States, there are 100 million active users of the platform. Moreover, TikTok’s potential to bolster esports events will be significant, promising a major breakthrough even beyond the realm of games like CS:GO.

In a statement, Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST, discussed the partnership, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) Major held in Paris. Douek expressed the aim to provide fans with an immersive experience, leveraging TikTok’s integrated tools and exclusive content to bring them closer to the thrilling tournament happening in the French capital.

BLAST.tv Major experience on TikTok

With this in mind, TikTok has created a special page and feature to cater to Paris Major fans. It is delivering exclusive content and a fresh outlook on the Paris Major. The reporters from On-site bring fans closer to the action, allowing them to fully engage with the thrilling matches held in the heart of Paris through different content sharing.

TikTok users are actively encouraged to participate in the Paris Major experience through the popular hashtag #BLASTTVMajor, which has already garnered an impressive 100 million views. By sharing their unique moments and utilizing exclusive filters, users can demonstrate their support and immerse themselves in the excitement of the event. Alongside, there might be also a presence of big and populated TikTokers.

Paris Major Semifinalist teams

At the time of writing, we have done with the quarterfinals of BLAST.tv Paris Major. 4 teams Team Liquid, Into The Breach, Monte, and Faze Clan have been eliminated. Meanwhile, these semifinalist teams will be in action after waiting for a few hours:

• Heroic vs Gamers Legion (May 20, 2023, at 14:30 PM CET)
• Apeks vs Team Vitality (May 20, 2023, at 19:00 PM CET)

To catch the live action in English or another language, there are multiple streaming options to choose from. BLAST’s Twitch and YouTube channels will broadcast the event for an enhanced viewing experience.

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