HLTV.org live from Madrid

HLTV.org is now live from Madrid, Spain, where the third BLAST Pro Series of the year is about to kick off with the BLAST Pro Series Madrid Play-in Final.

Two teams are ready to kick off the BLAST Pro Series Madrid Play-in Final, Giants and Movistar Riders, in a match that will grant the winner a spot at the main event, where they will join five invited teams. After the winner is crowned, the first best-of-one matches of the group stage will get underway.

Giants fans have traveled from Portugal to cheer for their team

The tournament in Madrid has $250,000 on the line, the lion’s share of which is $125,000, and which will go to the victor of the best-of-three grand final on Saturday. Astralis will be looking to go back to winning ways after failing to make the final in Miami, while Natus Vincere, ENCE, Cloud9, and Ninjas in Pyjamas will try to snatch the title.

For the entire schedule, format, and talent lineup, head over to our viewer's guide, and don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the tournament, as we'll be posting updates regularly on social media as BLAST Pro Series Madrid unfolds.