The world’s best are going to LA.
Updated on August 27, 7:10 a.m. (GMT+8):Updated score.
Valorant Champions 2023 is the most important tournament of the VCT season.
The event showcases 16 of the top Valorant teams from around the world, coming together in Los Angeles, California, from August 6 to 26. Their ultimate goal is to be crowned this year’s Valorant world champions.
All three major regions — Pacific, Americas, and EMEA — fly out four representatives to the United States. In addition, since Fnatic won Masters Tokyo, they earned their region an additional slot for the event.
The international league teams attending the event will be joined bythree teams from China, who earned their spot through the VCT China Qualifier.
Here’s everything you need to know about Valorant Champions 2023, including its schedule, results, standings, format, teams, and where to watch the tournament.
What is Valorant Champions 2023?
It is the third and final global LAN event of the VCT 2023 season. It is the biggest event of the year and the culminating tournament of the Valorant Champions Tour that all teams have been working toward.
Teams qualified for the event through the VCT international leagues,Masters Tokyo placements, and the Last Chance Qualifier.
Valorant Champions 2023 format and patch
After the VCT Americas grand final, the 16 teams were divided into four groups during thelive group stage draws.
The seeding for Champions was determined by the placement performance of teams that attended Masters Tokyo compared to other regional teams. Meanwhile, LCQ teams will represent the lower regional seeds.
All four groups will play in a double-elimination format, with all matches played are best of three. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs.
The bracket stage (playoffs) will be double elimination. All playoff matches will be a best-of-three, except for the lower bracket final and grand final, which will be a best-of-five.
The tournament will be played on Valorant patch 7.02, and the new sentinel agentDeadlockwill be available for play during the event.
Valorant Champions 2023 schedule, standings, and results
The event will take place from August 6 to 26.
The group stage will begin on August 6 and continue until August 13.
Team Liquid and FunPlus Phoenix have been eliminated.
KRÜ Esports and Zeta Division have been eliminated.
LOUD and FUT Esports qualify for the playoffs.
Natus Vincere and T1 have been eliminated.
Edward Gaming and Bilibili Gaming qualify for the playoffs.
Giants and NRG Esports have been eliminated.
Upper bracket quarterfinals (August 16, Wednesday)
Upper bracket quarterfinals (August 17, Thursday)
Lower bracket round 1 (August 18, Friday)
FUT Esports and Bilibili Gaming have been eliminated.
Upper bracket semifinals (August 19, Saturday)
Paper Rex and Evil Geniuses advance to the winners’ final.
Lower bracket quarterfinals (August 20, Sunday)
Edward Gaming and DRX have been eliminated.
Upper bracket final and lower bracket semifinal (August 24, Thursday)
Lower bracket final (August 25, Friday)
Grand final (August 26, Saturday)
Valorant Champions 2023 prize pool
Where to watch Valorant Champions 2023
Valorant fans can watch the matches live on Riot Games’ official Twitch and YouTube channels:
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