International tournament organizer BLAST announced this week that it has signed a partnership deal with Meet Boston to serve as the “official destination partner” for the upcoming Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2026 Boston Major.
Financial terms of this new deal were not disclosed.
Under the terms of this new deal, Meet Boston will be integrated into event broadcasts, and receive prominent digital and physical branding including in-broadcast advertisements, printed backdrops, and sponsored on-site areas.
The RLCS Boston Major represents the first arena event in the 2026 competitive calendar and will feature 16 of the world’s top-ranked Rocket League teams competing for a share of a $354,000 USD total prize pool and league ranking points.
Taking place Feb. 19-22 at the Agganis Arena at the Boston University campus, the four day competition will feature two days of live arena competition. BLAST said in its announcement that the Major will feature four North American teams.
“We are thrilled to once again work with BLAST to host the RLCS 2026 Boston Major, which will be the first Major of the new season,” said Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan. “BLAST esports events captivate a global audience, driving world-wide viewership along with critical out-of-state visitation and overnight stays. Boston has a proven track record of executing esports events seamlessly and successfully, including previous Major events at Agganis Arena. We are excited to grow our partnership with BLAST to include a comprehensive array of integrated marketing and broadcast opportunities.”
Tickets for this competition are still available through Ticketmaster.
In case you are not familiar with it, Meet Boston describes itself as the “primary private sector marketing and visitor services organization charged with the development of meetings, conventions, and tourism-related business” for the city of Boston. You can learn more about the work it does for tourism and events in the city by visiting www.meetboston.com.