The BLAST Premier Spring Final is in Washington, D.C., at the Entertainment & Sports Arena. A CS:GO fan used Reddit to caution people against going there, labeling the neighborhood “the hood.” The eight teams that made it through the group stage and the Spring EU and AME Showdowns will compete in the BLAST Premier Spring Final beginning on June 7 for a portion of the top prize pool and a spot in the 2023 World Final.
In addition, tickets for the event went on sale. One Counter-Strike: Global Offensive enthusiasts used Reddit to warn individuals who planned to attend the competition about how dangerous the neighborhood’s crime situation is. Also, if you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood, you should know it is the “hood” — 450 meters from the venue. I’m talking about run-down houses with yards crowded with junkers and businesses with bars on the windows.
A CS:GO fan refers to the neighborhood surrounding the BLAST Premier Spring Final as “the hood”
The article references numerous websites that provide crime data for one of the neighborhoods close to the venue, where some tournament attendees might decide to stay. Also, in response to the Reddit post, one fan stated that the crime increase in the city prevented him from attending the event.
The venue and surrounding region in Washington, DC, where the event will be held, are in the heart of the metropolis and just a short drive from Capitol Hill, the National Mall, and the White House. According to esports news, the Entertainment & Sports Arena, where the venue is located, has a crime rate for various offenses higher than the national average. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, crime in Washington D.C. increased in 2023, with the neighborhood immediately surrounding the venue experiencing a rise in robberies and thefts compared to last year.
When the BLAST Premier Spring Finals begin on the first weekend of June with international powerhouses FaZe Clan, NAVI, and G2 Esports all in town, attendees will see whether the location lives up to the Reddit poster’s concerns.
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