BLAST set to run Epic Games’ Fortnite and Rocket League esports tournaments

BLAST is officially set to take over operations of two key esports in “multi-year” deals: Fortnite and Rocket League. Both esports are under the control of Epic Games, but BLAST will be “responsible for the commercial rights of both games’ competitive broadcasts and events.”

BLAST previously had a deal with Fortnite to run several events, including the entirety of the 2022 and 2023 circuits. The Rocket League deal is new to BLAST, which operates several events in Counter-Strike and has control over the Rainbow Six: Siege circuit.