International tournament organizer BLAST announced Tuesday that it has signed a new multi-year partnership with global logistics company EFM Global.
Financial terms of the new deal were not disclosed.
Under the terms of the deal, EFM Global has been named the “official global logistics partner” for the 2026 season, encompassing all of its esports endeavors for the year. The multi-event agreement will see EFM serve in a central role as a partner that helps BLAST by “managing the movement of equipment, staging, and critical production infrastructure,” according to the announcement.
EFM Global has committed to “supporting the safe and efficient delivery of tournaments, studios, fan experiences, and broadcast operations for more than 20 global events per year,” including the “transportation of 18 tonnes of air freight per event, multi-container sea freight, international road transport and comprehensive movement of server farms, broadcast systems, staging, truss, LED architecture and competition-grade technology kits.”
In turn, BLAST will integrate the EFM brand across BLAST’s global event calendar during global broadcasts, and through digital and physical logo placements. EFM will also be feature across BLAST’s social media channels, through digital marketing campaigns, and in branded daily segments both on social and during broadcast.
James Brown, Commercial Director at BLAST, said “EFM is the gold standard in event logistics, and we’re thrilled to welcome them as our Official Global Logistics Partner for 2026 and beyond. Their expertise helps us deliver unforgettable esports experiences for fans around the world. This partnership strengthens the operational backbone of what makes BLAST events truly world-class.”
Finally, BLAST will produce content that “showcases EFM’s operational role, including an aftermovie showcasing the logistics behind delivering Tier 1 esports events around the globe.”
BLAST produces esports competitions for major stakeholders including Epic Games, Valve, Supercell, and Ubisoft, among others. In 2026 the company will facilitate esports competitions for Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege X, Brawl Stars, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike 2.