BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen 2017
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Prize Pool | $250,000 |
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BLAST Pro Series — one of the biggest Danish tournaments of 2017
Match schedule
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BLAST Pro Series — one of the biggest Danish tournaments of 2017
Organizers and sponsors
Two companies became the organizers of the tournament - RFRSH Entertainment and PGL. The second studio is known for organizing different Minor-tournaments this year, and a well-known PGL Major 2017 Krakow that was held this summer.
RFRSH Entertainment is famous for cooperating with such Danish teams as Astralis, Heroic and GODSENT. Also, the esports organization announced about holding different tournaments.
The sponsors of the event are Unibet, TwitchTV, OMEN by HP, Power, Greater Copenhagen, Apollo Sports.
Prize pool
The general prize pool for the event is $250,000. The winner of the event will get 50% of the prize pool — $125,000. The vice champion will get $50,000. As for other participants, their reward will depend on the results of the tournament.
Particularities of the event
The main particularity of BLAST Pro Series is that 2 best teams in the group stage will get to the Grand final to compete for the title of champions and the main prize. Other teams, will join BLAST Pro Standoffs where the winners will get extra $10,000 reward for their achievements. Another notable feature is that three matches will be played simultaneously in the group stage, and the spectators will choose the matches they want to watch. Currently, the details of realization are unknown, and the organizers state that the system will disappoint no one.
Details of Royal Arena
BLAST Pro Series will take place in Royal Arena, located in Copenhagen, Denmark. This capacity of the arena is 16,000. This venue regularly hosts the concerts of famous artists from different industries. For instance, for the next 7 months, such famous musicians as Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Lady Gaga and others will have concerts here.