CS:GO BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023 - Full schedule, teams, livestream details, and more

One of CS:GO's leading esports circuits, BLAST Premier, is set to kick off its 2023 calendar with the Spring Groups 2023, which will be held from January 19 - 29 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tournament will feature 12 partnered CS:GO teams from various parts of Europe and the Americas as they compete to qualify for the Spring Finals in June.

Out of the twelve participating organizations, the top six teams will earn qualification for the BLAST Premier Spring Finals. The remaining six teams will be sent to the Spring Showdown tournament in their respective regions (EU & AME), wherein they will compete against other top rosters for a golden ticket to the Spring Finals.

CS:GO's BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023 will feature a prize pool of $177,498. Teams that secure a top-three spot in the tournament will receive a cheque of $27,500. The remaining three teams qualifying for the Spring Finals will receive $17,500 each.

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Everything to know about CS:GO's BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023

Teams

Here are the twelve CS:GO teams that will battle it out for a top-six position in the BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023:

Astralis
BIG
Complexity Gaming
Evil Geniuses
FaZe Clan
G2 Esports
Heroic
Natus Vincere
Ninjas in Pyjamas
OG
Team Liquid
Team Vitality

Format

The twelve participating CS:GO teams will initially be put through a double-elimination GSL-style Group Stage, where they will be split into three groups of four teams each. The winners of each group will then proceed directly to the Spring Finals, while the remaining teams will be sent to compete in the seeded Play-In stage.

The Play-In stage of the tournament will feature three separate single-elimination gauntlets. Third-place teams from each group will face the fourth-place team from their adjacent group in the first round of the Play-Ins. The winner will then face the runners-up of the remaining group in their attempts to qualify for the Spring Finals.

All matches in CS:GO's BLAST Premier Spring Groups 2023, including the Grand Final, will be decided in a series of best-of-threes. The group allotment for the first stage of the tournament is as follows:

Group A

Heroic
Evil Geniuses
Team Vitality
Astralis

Group B

FaZe Clan
Complexity Gaming
Team Liquid
OG

Group C

G2 Esports
BIG
NAVI
Ninjas in Pyjamas

Complete Schedule

Thursday, January 19

Heroic vs Evil Geniuses (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Team Vitality vs Astralis (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Friday, January 20

FaZe vs Complexity (3 am PST/ 12 pm CET/ 4.30pm IST)
Liquid vs OG (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
G2 vs BIG (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Saturday, January 21

NAVI vs NIP (3 am PST/ 12 pm CET/ 4.30pm IST)
Group A Upper Bracket Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group A Lower Bracket Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Sunday, January 22

Group B Upper Bracket Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group B Lower Bracket Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Monday, January 23

Group B Upper Bracket Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group B Lower Bracket Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Tuesday, January 24

Group A Consolidation Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group B Consolidation Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Wednesday, January 25

Group C Consolidation Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group A Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Thursday, January 26

Group B Final (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Group C Final (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Friday, January 27

Knockout Stage 1 #1 (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Knockout Stage 1 #2 (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Saturday, January 28

Knockout Stage 1 #3 (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Knockout Stage 2 #1 (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Sunday, January 29

Knockout Stage 2 #2 (6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST)
Knockout Stage 2 #3 (9.30 am PST/ 6.30 pm CET/ 11 pm IST)

Where to watch

CS:GO enthusiasts can catch the first BLAST Premier event of the year live on BLASTPremier's official Twitch and YouTube channels. The 2023 Spring Finals will commence with Heroic taking on Evil Geniuses on January 19, 2023, at 6 am PST/ 3 pm CET/ 7.30 pm IST.

About the author

Adarsh is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda specializing in FPS games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch 2. After joining Sportskeeda in October 2021, he has authored over 750 stories that collectively have garnered 1.5 million views. By meticulously following reputable sources and enhancing his knowledge of the topics he covers, Adarsh eliminates any margin for error, ensuring his readers receive the most accurate information. As a Journalism graduate, these practices are skills he has honed through practical experience.

In addition to his role as a gaming journalist, Adarsh managed the Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and Overwatch 2 departments at Sportskeeda for nearly two years. He also serves as an Esports and Gaming Editor, boasting over a year of experience in this capacity. A significant milestone in his career involves attending various international Valorant events and conducting more than 150 interviews with some of the top talents in esports.

Adarsh's gaming journey began at the age of 3 when his parents introduced him to Roadrash. While he was too young to play independently, his parents assisted him in savoring every aspect of the game. Fast forward twenty years, Adarsh continues to exhibit a passion for video games, particularly competitive and tactical FPS titles. As a result of his fondness for football, he is a devoted fan of the EA Sports FIFA or FC series as well.

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