Four regions. Sixteen teams. An intense battle is set to commence for a shot to win the crown in Valorant Champions 2024.
The Valorant Champions 2024
The smoke is out as things are about to heat up in Seoul, South Korea. Elite teams all over the world gather to quench the title in this year’s VCT season. Sixteen teams will compete for a spot in the finals in the highlight and final event of VCT, Valorant Champions 2024.
It will be an intense battle for these teams in four regions to display their game prowess. While they might have secured their regional championships, challenges await them as the competition begins. These elite teams will still have to conquer a bigger arena and dominate teams to be hailed as the strongest in the league.
Qualified Teams in Valorant Champions 2024 (By Region)
Here are the qualified teams for the Valorant Champions 2024:
Americas
- Sentinels
- KRÜ Esports
- Leviatán
- G2 Esports
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
- Fnatic
- FUT Esports
- Team Heretics
- Team Vitality
Pacific
- Gen.G
- Paper Rex
- DRX
- Talon Esports
China
- EDward Gaming
- FunPlus Phoenix
- Trace Esports
- Bilibili Gaming
Familiar names appear on the list as they seek redemption in battles between top-tier teams. Powerhouses such as Sentinels, Gen. G, Paper Rex, and Fnatic are heavily anticipated by fans across the globe to dominate the championship. These teams have to perform well and make it all the way through the playoffs.
Newcomers International Debut
Six new teams are also added to the list to shake up the hierarchies between these formidable squads:
Their addition just makes things more unpredictable for this season’s championship. These newcomers set out on a quest to contest and emerge victorious as they secure their playoff spots.
A Quest for Redemption
The teams are not just preparing for the crown but also to redeem themselves from the previous year’s performance. Despite winning regional tournaments, the North American powerhouse, Sentinel, seeks to reclaim its former glory on the international stage. The 2023 Valorant Champions runner-up, Paper Rex, has also set their eyes on the prize.
Disappointment loomed over the Chinese region earlier this year as they faced difficulties on the international scene. The Chinese teams, particularly EDward Gaming and FunPlus Phoenix, are hoping to improve upon their international performances and dominate their brackets. This will be their key to redemption in the global competitive arena.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The group stage will officially begin from August 1 to August 11, with a double-elimination format. Four groups of four teams each will fight for a best-of-three to survive. The top two teams from each group will secure a spot in the playoffs that is set from August 14 to August 18.
The double-elimination bracket and best-of-three matches will remain for the playoffs. However, a best-of-five series will take over in the lower bracket final and grand final to upscale the level of thrill and excitement. Prepare for the grand fight as they held the finale of Valorant Champions 2024 at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, South Korea, from August 23 to August 25.
Conclusion
Eyes on the prize as these sixteen teams compete to take home the trophy and title in Valorant Champions 2024. This is a showcase of masterclass tactical FPS gameplay between powerhouses and rising stars of the league. You should definitely not miss out on this unforgettable esports spectacle.
With the stage set and the teams locked in, which team or region are you rooting for? Who do you think will be the dark horse contender for this season? One thing’s for certain, though, is that all the teams will treat us to matches of the year.