BLAST Open Rotterdam starts tomorrow!This is the first tournament of a new format from BLAST, which will unite 16 of the strongest teams in the world.The total prize fund of the event, including direct payments to clubs, is $1,100,000. Dates and locations The tournament is divided into two parts: March 18–23: Group stage in studio format (Copenhagen).27–29 March: Final stage at the big Ahoy Arena in Rotterdam.Tournament participants Teams are divided into two groups of eight teams each.All matches will be held in the Best of 3 format, and the champion will be determined in the Best of 5 grand final. Group A: Natus Vincere, FaZe Clan, Falcons, FURIA, B8, Aurora, NRG and TYLOO.Group B: Team Spirit, Team Liquid, Team Vitality, MOUZ, Ninjas in Pajamas, The MongolZ, PARIVISION, 9z Team.The winners of each group will receive a direct ticket to the semi-finals, while the 2nd and 3rd place teams will begin their journey to the playoffs from the quarter-finals. #cs2