Las Vegas Targets $2M Deal for CS2 Major in 2028

Rituraj Halder Published November 10, 2026

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is proposing a $2 million sponsorship deal to bring two massive esports tournaments to the city in 2028. The headline event in this proposed agreement is an official Counter-Strike 2 Major.

How does this $2 million deal work for Las Vegas’ Counter-Strike plans?

The funding would come directly from the LVCVA’s fiscal year 2028 budget. In exchange for the proposed sponsorship, tournament organizer BLAST would bring two major events to the city:

• A summer esports tournament staged at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
• The Counter-Strike 2 Major, tentatively scheduled to run from November 20 to December 10, 2028.

For Las Vegas, this would also be a first. Although the city has hosted numerous gaming and entertainment events, it has never welcomed an official Counter-Strike Major. If the proposal goes ahead, Las Vegas would join the select group of North American cities to host one of the game’s biggest international championships, potentially bringing thousands of travelling fans to the city.

The LVCVA has selected this period to attract more visitors during a traditionally quieter tourism window between Thanksgiving and the National Finals Rodeo. According to the proposal, the two tournaments are expected to generate up to 130,000 hotel room nights combined.

The proposed investment isn’t without precedent. BLAST’s 2025 Austin Major sold more than 45,000 tickets, with roughly 80% of attendees travelling from outside Texas. These figures help explain why Las Vegas sees Counter-Strike as an opportunity to attract visitors who might have no purpose to travel to the city during this period.

If approved, the Las Vegas event would become the third Counter-Strike Major organised by BLAST. The tournament organizer previously hosted the final CS Major at BLAST.tv Paris in 2023, followed by the BLAST.tv Austin Major in 2025.

Community reacts to the potential return of a CS2 Major in North America

The proposal has already garnered attention all over social media, with American fans welcoming the possibility of watching another top-tier Counter-Strike Major on home soil.

One X user, @Martin_RGB, wrote, “teams better start preparing their visas next week.” However, not everyone was entirely convinced by the choice of location. Another user, @GiantAnt_, commented, “Absolute W. But not the best place to show off the USA culturally.”

From our perspective, Las Vegas’ proposed $2 million sponsorship deal shows how cities are starting to recognise the tourism and economic potential of esports. Major gaming tournaments are becoming popular additions to the traditional sports and entertainment calendars.

If the LVCVA board approves the agreement and the deal is finalised, this could be a major boost for fans and the Counter-Strike competitive scene, bringing another prestigious championship back to North America.

Featured image: 2025 Austin Major | Blast.tv