Everything you need to know if you're attending BLAST Open London

After a week of exciting CS2 action, we're now ready for the playoffs of BLAST Open London in the OVO Arena Wembley.

Three more days to decide the winner of the event, Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ, G2, M80, and FaZe will all be in attendance as they look to battle it out for the $150,000 first-place prize.

If you're planning on being with us in London, then there's plenty to know before you set out. We've put together this guide to help you with your travel and when you get to the arena, ensuring the smoothest day possible as we celebrate the beautiful game once more.

BLAST Open London - OVO Wembley Attendees Need to Know

EVENT SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Show Start: 2:45 PM

First Match: 3:30 PM

SATURDAY

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Show Start: 2:45 PM

First Match: 3:30 PM

SUNDAY

Doors Open: 2:00 PM

Show Start: 2:45 PM

First Match: 3:30 PM

Photo: Stephanie Lindgren

VENUE DETAILS

OVO Arena, Wembley, London

Engineers Way, London HA9 0AA, United Kingdom

The event is open to all ages. Attendees aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Photo identification may be required.

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

Saturday 6th September

The Coldplay concert due to take place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 7th September has been rescheduled for Saturday 6th September. Please ensure you plan your travel accordingly, and factor in busier than usual public transport links.

Sunday 7th September

Due to planned industrial action by the RMT on 7 September 2025, there will be little to no service across the London Underground network, including services through both Wembley Park and Wembley Central stations. We advise you to plan your journey in advance here.

RE-ENTRY

Re-entry is allowed. You must exit through the dedicated re-entry door and have your ticket scanned out, to allow you to re-enter the show

MERCHANDISE

If you have purchased a Merchandise Bundle, Your merchandise is to be collected from the main merchandise store in the Arena Foyer. To collect your merchandise, you will need your Merchandise bundle voucher (QR Code) from your AXS ticket wallet.

You can collect merchandise until 18:00 on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

BLAST merchandise will be available for purchase at our on-site store; you can find it in the foyer.

Photo: Michal Konkol

SAFETY MEASURES, BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS

The show may trigger seizures for individuals with photosensitive epilepsy. Attendee discretion is advised.

All attendees will be searched by security. All adult backpacks or rucksacks of any size and any other bags larger than 40 x 35 x 19 cm are not allowed.

Prohibited Items for Entry to OVO Arena Wembley:

• Rucksacks or backpacks of any kind, luggage, holdalls, or any bags over A3 Size.
• Any type of weapon, including firearms, knives, pepper spray, tasers, or any other item that can be used as a weapon,
• Illegal drugs or substances
• Liquids
• Alcohol is not permitted inside the arena. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase at bars within the venue.
• Glass Containers, Cans, Aluminium bottles, or thermoses of any kind which are full to be consumed. (Please note on all standing events, all reusable drinks bottles are prohibited regardless of seating or standing)
• Laser pointers, pens or any other similar devices that can be disruptive or potentially harmful to others are not allowed.
• Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs, confetti, or glitter cannons.
• Professional cameras, audio/video recording equipment, and tripods. (We do not allow any large cameras or anything with a detachable lens, including clip on lens for phones)
• Selfie sticks, Go Pros or iPads used for photography or videography and ring lights, including clip on lights for phones
• Animals (except for assistance animals)
• Flags are not permitted inside the arena.
• Banners and Signs that are over the size of A3 or convey offensive messages (we do not allow any light up or battery-operated signs of any size)
• Balloons
• Use of wheeled footwear, skateboards, scooters, or roller blades
• Hot Food
• Helmets and full-face masks
• Large Studded outfits or large metal chains
• Clothing which could be offensive

You can’t bring food and drinks into the venue unless you’ve got a medical reason. We sell a variety of food and drinks inside, and there are free water towers on the concourses. If you need to bring food or drinks for medical reasons, please email customer services at customerservices@ovoarena.co.uk. For more information on security policy, click here.