The 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) has brought a dynamic shift within the VALORANT eSports scene. The early Challengers stages witnessed new talents dominating the competition, showcasing their competence on the international stage. Another highlight of this season is the win of a Pacific team at a VCT international event—the first in the tournament’s history.
Despite kicking off in February, the VALORANT Champions Tour continues to heat up excitement for spectators worldwide. After a series of thrilling Challengers tournaments, 16 top teams are set to converge in Seoul, South Korea, this August for the pinnacle event: the VCT Champions.
VALORANT History
VALORANT continues to be one of the most popular team-based shooting eSports disciplines since its release in 2020. Its rapid growth has seen it rival CS: GO in terms of active player base and viewership figures.
Following its launch, VALORANT has acquired the traits of a full-fledged eSports discipline. Within a short timeframe, it has its first professional teams and tournaments. Recognising the growing ecosystem, Riot Games exhibited strategic foresight, organising the first event (First Strike) within the same year. This has been followed by the development of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) series.
The VALORANT Champions Tour is a nearly year-long competition structured across three tiers. Regional Challengers competitions kick off the season, followed by prestigious international Masters events. The season culminates in the Champions event, where the top teams from around the world vie for the coveted VALORANT World Champion title.
VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 Key Details
To enhance the competitive balance within the qualifying process, the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) underwent a strategic regional alignment. The current season features a competition structure across four district regions across the world:
Americas
Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
Asia
China
Here are the various Challengers events leading up to the 2024 VALORANT Champions:
VALORANT Champions Tour Kick-Off – February 17 to 22
Masters Madrid – March 14 to 24
International League (Stage 1) – April 3 to May 12
Masters Shanghai – May 23 to June 9
International League (Stage 2) – June 15 to July 21
Qualified Teams for the VCT Champions 2024 in Seoul
The stage is set for VALORANT Champions 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, with each region sending its four strongest contenders. Seeding for the tournament was based on performance. The top three teams that have performed well in the Stage 2 International League have secured the first spots. Meanwhile, the final spot in each group went to the team with the most Championship Points accumulated throughout the Challengers events.
VCT Americas: Leviatán, G2 Esports, KRÜ Esports, and Sentinels (Championship Points).
VCT EMEA: FNATIC, Team Vitality, Team Heretics, and FUT Esports (Championship Points)
VCT Pacific: Gen.G, DRX, Paper Rex, and Talon Esports (Championship Points)
VCT China: EDward Gaming, FunPlus Phoenix, Trace Esports, and Bilibili Gaming (Championship Points)
VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 Format
The VALORANT Champions 2024 kicks off in Seoul with a thrilling Group Stage. Here, the 16 qualified teams will be divided into four groups. Each group will utilise a double-elimination format, with matches played as best-of-three series.
Group A
FNATIC (EMEA) vs. Bilibili Gaming (China)
DRX (Pacific) vs. KRÜ Esports (Americas)
Group B
Gen. G (Pacific) vs. Sentinels (Americas)
FunPlus Phoenix (China) vs. Team Heretics (EMEA)
Group C
Leviatán (Americas) vs. Talon Esports (Pacific)
Team Vitality (EMEA) vs. Trace Esports (China)
Group D
Edward Gaming (China) vs. FUT Esports (EMEA)
G2 Esports (Americas) vs. Paper Rex (Pacific)
The top eight teams emerging successfully from the Group Stage will be randomly seeded into a double-elimination bracket.
In the Bracket Stage (Playoffs), all matches are best-of-three series, except for the two crucial clashes: Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final. These showdowns will be in a best-of-five match format. A team can only be eliminated in the playoffs if they have lost twice. The last team standing will claim the title of VALORANT World Champion.
How to Enjoy the 2024 VALORANT Champions
There are ample ways to enjoy the 2024 VCT Championships:
Watch the VCT Champions Seoul in Person
VALORANT fans can witness in person the competitive play at VALORANT Champions 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. They can secure tickets through the official ticket sale platform, Global Interpark, and experience the electrifying atmosphere as the world’s elite VALORANT teams battle for the coveted championship title.
The VALORANT Champions Tour 2024 Seoul Opening Stage will be at COEX Shinhan Card Artium in Seoul, South Korea. Here are the key stages and dates to consider:
Group Stage – August 1 to 4 | August 6 to 11
Bracket Stage – August 14 to August 18
Meanwhile, the VCT Seoul Finals Stages are set to be held at INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, South Korea. Here are the key stages and dates to consider:
Upper Bracket Finals & Lower Bracket Semi-Finals – August 23, 2024
Lower Bracket Finals – August 24, 2024
Grand Finals – August 25, 2024
Watch the VCT Champions through Live Broadcasts
VALORANT fans unable to attend the VCT Champions 2024 in person can still stay connected to the action. Live broadcasts of every match will be readily available on the VALORANT eSports website and official Twitch account.
Subsequently, for those with limited real-time availability, comprehensive video on demand (VODs) and highlight clips will also be accessible on the VCT YouTube channel and official VALORANT Twitter account.
VALORANT Official Channels
eSports website – https://valorantesports.com/
Twitch account – https://www.twitch.tv/valorant
YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/@ValorantEsports
Twitter account – https://x.com/ValorantEsports
Engage in VALORANT Betting
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At present, many bookmakers offer a broad range of markets for VALORANT tournaments like the VCT. VALORANT Betting provides eSports spectators with a lucrative and exciting experience in their hobby of playing and watching VALORANT.
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