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Who is going to Hong Kong?
BLAST has confirmed Spirit, Legacy, Vitality, MOUZ, G2, Falcons, FURIA and FUT for Rivals Hong Kong, running 11–15 November 2026. The live arena days at AsiaWorld-Arena are 13–15 November.
The result that gives the rematch its meaning
FURIA defeated Falcons 3–1 in the 2025 Hong Kong final. Both return this year. That makes a potential meeting interesting, but it does not establish a 2026 fixture, current form or a likely winner. Those require the draw and fresh match evidence.
What the million-dollar headline means
BLAST’s announcement describes US$1 million in total event prize money. Do not read that as the winner’s cheque or as a sum paid to every player. A detailed player/club distribution needs the competition’s payout documentation; the headline total alone is not enough.
What to look for when the bracket arrives
Start with the opening opponents and map vetoes. Then compare how teams create advantages on those maps, rather than treating a famous name as a forecast. This is an editorial viewing checklist, not a claim that a particular team has changed tactics.
Follow the official schedule
The BLAST tournament directory is the route to the event hub and match information. We have not published individual match times or an event-specific broadcast link without verification. Our calendar entry records the confirmed date window.