BLAST, GamingMalta Announce Multi-Year Partnership

Blast has announced a three-year partnership with GamingMalta, an independent non-profit foundation set up by the government of Malta, with Blast debuting in Malta with the BLAST Premier Bounty S2 in August.

“Our partnership with GamingMalta makes a major milestone for BLAST having secured a multi year partnership to elevate esports and gaming in Malta,” said Robbie Douek, chief executive officer of Blast. “We are excited to bring live output, a new studio and competitive entertainment to the island.”

The partnership will initially host nine major international esports tournaments in Malta, including the Blast Premier and Blast Slam circuits. In addition to these headline events, Blast will establish a permanent esports broadcasting facility on the island.

“This partnership with Blast aligns perfectly with the Government of Malta’s Vision 2050, which places digital innovation, youth engagement and the creative economy at the heart of our national strategy,” said Silvio Schembri, Minister for the Economy, Enterprise & Strategic Projects for Malta. “It reflects our ongoing commitment to positioning Malta as a hub for future-facing industries, while also creating real opportunities for our young people through education, careers, and international exposure.”

As part of the collaboration, GamingMalta will benefit from global visibility across all Blast Premier and Blast Slam broadcasts. Blast will support GamingMalta’s mission by investing in local esports initiatives to position Malta as a global esports destination.

“At GamingMalta, we are committed to nurturing every level of the gaming ecosystem — from grassroots to global,” said Ivan Filletti, chief executive officer of GamingMalta. “This multi-year partnership with Blast is a bold step forward in our relentless journey to continue establishing Malta as a world-class esports hub. We will continue to champion our ‘Home of Gaming Excellence’ vision by delivering top-tier events and creating new opportunities for the next generation of esports talent.”