Author: VALORANT NEWS
Spotlight Series Americas will take place from December 6-8! The VCT OFF//SEASON doesn’t stop, with Spotlight Series Americas coming to the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles from December 6th to 8th. Spotlight Series is a new initiative to showcase the top Game Changers talent worldwide. The Americas event will bring together four mixed-gender teams that have united to show off their best plays on the biggest stage that exists for VALORANT in the Americas and compete for a piece of the $25,000 prize pool. PARTICIPATING TEAMS Only Game Changers and VCT players are eligible to compete in Spotlight Series…
Here’s how to watch VALORANT Game Changers Championship Berlin 2024 finals weekend A week of heated competition is finally coming to a head in Berlin! Tune into the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2024 finals this weekend to see who lifts the trophy once and for all. The action begins on Friday, November 15th with our Upper Bracket Finals match between G2 Gozen and Shopify Rebellion to determine who will claim the first slot in Grand Finals. Then we’ll head to the Lower Bracket Semifinals between MIBR GC and Xipto Esports. On Saturday, November 16th, the Lower Bracket Finals will determine who gets a shot at redemption in…
Catch the live matches for exclusive Drops! Tune in to the Game Changers Championship 2024 matches for a chance to win two exclusive Drops and 4 unique titles inspired by the official Watch Party hosts. The VCT Game Changers Championship will start on November 8th and end on November 17th. During the tournament, watching the official broadcast or official Watch Parties will reward you with the Title: MAIN CHARACTER. Additionally, tune in to official channels or official Watch Parties during the Grand Final on November 17th to win the Player Card: Game Changers 2024! But wait, there’s more! If you…
Find out all the details about the 2024 Game Changers Championship! Competitors, schedules, brackets and more! After a year of competition and more than 80 qualifier events around the world, the Game Changers Championship is almost here! From November 8 to November 17, 2024, Berlin will host the pinnacle of the GC circuit and crown the next VALORANT Game Changers Champion! 10 teams representing North America, EMEA, CN, APAC, Brazil, and Latin America earned their qualification through victories at major events or by accumulating the highest circuit points in their region. Competitors will compete through a double elimination bracket until…
The VALORANT Block Party is hitting Los Angeles, New York City, Mexico City, and São Paulo! Get ready for the VALORANT Block Party: VCT Americas Finals, the ultimate celebration for the VALORANT community! This is your chance to share your passion for VALORANT and VCT Americas live and in-person along with hundreds of other fans. Prepare for an epic celebration like no other—we’re taking the VALORANT party to Los Angeles, New York City, Mexico City, and São Paulo, uniting fans from all over the Americas for an unforgettable event. Dive into a day full of activities, meet and greets, delicious…
Challengers Stage 3 is COMING SOON! Just when you thought VALORANT Challengers was over after the Ascension, we bring you Stage 3! This stage promises intense competition, showcasing both veteran teams and fresh talent from the Open Qualifiers. Here’s everything you need to know about Challengers NA Stage 3. SCHEDULE & FORMAT Stage 3 Open Qualifiers Stage 3 will start with an open qualifier from November 4th to the 8th, up to 256 teams will have the chance to compete and qualify for the main event of Stage 3, where the top Challenger teams will be waiting. The format of…
Find out more of what VCT Challengers has in store for the rest of the year and into the 2025 season. With Stage 2 of Challengers in full swing and Ascension on the horizon, we wanted to share what you can expect in the latter half of the year and beyond. TL;DR Reinforcing the Path to Pro Challenger Leagues are essential to our ecosystem, offering players the chance to hone their skills and build the recognition to realize their dreams. This year, over 50 players graduated into the International Leagues from the Tier 2 ecosystem, demonstrating that Challenger Leagues continue…
FInd out more about this year’s Championship and our new policies for GC competitors! Looking Ahead Hey everyone! I’m happy to announce some exciting updates and changes coming to the Game Changers ecosystem. One of the many reasons we love gaming and esports at Riot is that, unlike traditional sports, gaming eliminates physical barriers, creating a truly level playing field for all. At its core, this is what Game Changers is all about. We aim to bridge the systemic gap that has persisted in gaming for far too long. Our Vision for Game Changers Game Changers aims to create a…
Over two weeks of heated competition in Shanghai is finally coming to a head. Tune in this weekend for the Masters Shanghai Grand Finals and the reveal of a brand new map. It’s been nonstop action at China’s first-ever international VCT event. This weekend, one of our four remaining teams will be crowned the winners of VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024. We’re kicking things off on Friday, June 7th with our Upper Bracket Finals match between Gen.G Esports and G2 Esports to determine who will claim the first slot in Grand Finals. Then we’ll hop on over to the Lower Bracket Semifinals between 100 Thieves and Team Heretics.…
Stage 2 kicks off June 22nd at 2pm PT. The 2024 VCT Americas season is approaching its climax. Eleven teams have battled all year for a chance to compete in VALORANT Champions Seoul. Two world champions, the current Masters Madrid titleholder, and the top teams in the world will vie for glory side by side. SCHEDULE AND FORMAT Stage 2 will maintain the single round-robin of best-of-threes format. It will run for four weeks, including one Super Week, with teams playing those within their group. Stage 2 Schedule: Regular Season: June 22 – July 14 Season Playoffs: July 17 -…