BLAST Rivals Hong Kong kicks off November 11, bringing eight of the world’s top Counter-Strike 2 teams together to compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool. Among them are Team Razer’s NiKo, who arrives with Falcons as a Major champion, and MOUZ, fresh off a flawless title run at IEM Beijing.
The tournament also marks the first event of Razer’s partnership with BLAST Premier, with the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro serving as the Official Headset.
NiKo: A Major Champion Heads to Hong Kong
In June 2026, NiKo claimed his first Counter-Strike Major title as Falcons swept FURIA 3-0 in the IEM Cologne Major Grand Final. The victory marked a defining milestone in a career spanning more than a decade at the highest level of competitive Counter-Strike.
One of the game’s most accomplished riflers, NiKo has built his reputation through years of consistent performances at major international tournaments. His Major victory added another achievement to an already distinguished career.
NiKo’s relationship with Razer also extends beyond competition. As a Team Razer athlete, he has worked directly with Razer engineers to fine-tune the BlackShark V3 Pro for Counter-Strike 2, drawing on his competitive experience to help refine how the headset handles subtle audio cues. He also has his own Razer | NiKo Collection, developed around his equipment preferences and signature style.
MOUZ: Straight From Beijing to Hong Kong
MOUZ couldn’t have asked for a much better lead-up to BLAST Rivals Hong Kong.
On November 8, xelex, xertioN, torzsi, Spinx, and PR defeated The MongolZ 3-0 in the IEM Beijing Grand Final, winning 13-5 on Mirage, 13-6 on Dust2, and 13-4 on Inferno. The victory gave MOUZ its first IEM title in more than 16 years, completing the entire tournament without dropping a single map.
It was also their second championship of 2026. In August, MOUZ defeated Spirit 3-1 in the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Grand Final, where Spinx earned tournament MVP honors.
The victory in Beijing was particularly meaningful for a team with strong roots in MOUZ’s academy program. Four members of the roster, torzsi, xertioN, xelex, and PR, previously competed under MOUZ NXT before making their way to the main team. Their journey to the title is covered in our IEM Beijing championship recap.
With two titles secured this year, MOUZ head into Hong Kong with momentum on their side. Their first challenge comes against G2 on November 11, just three days after lifting the trophy in Beijing
Razer BlackShark Takes the BLAST Premier Stage
As the Official Headset Partner of BLAST Premier, Razer brings the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro to the tournament stage in Hong Kong.
The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the #1 headset used by professional players tracked by ProSettings.net. Developed with input from esports professionals, including NiKo, the headset was designed around the audio demands of competitive play.
In Counter-Strike, hearing a footstep or a reload can reveal an opponent’s position before they’re even in sight. Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 delivers audio latency as low as 10 milliseconds, helping in-game audio reach you with minimal delay. Meanwhile, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation helps reduce surrounding noise, particularly useful when competing in front of a packed arena.
Fans attending BLAST Rivals Hong Kong can also try the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro alongside the latest Razer gaming gear at the Razer booth.
Follow Team Razer in Hong Kong
With NiKo looking to add another title to his Major-winning year and MOUZ aiming to continue their winning form, there’s plenty to follow as BLAST Rivals Hong Kong unfolds from November 11 to 15.
Team Razer will be onsite throughout the event, sharing match highlights, behind-the-scenes content, and moments from the show floor.
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