GES Asia Valorant Tournament: Teams, Format, Prizes & More

Get ready to be amazed by South Korea’s Gwangju as it takes center stage in an international explosion: the GES Asia Valorant Tournament, promising to set aside boundaries of competitive gaming in the region. Supported by top sponsors and with the drive of the best Valorant teams, this promises to set ablaze the senses of audiences across Asia, pushing fans to look forward to electrifying matches as few of the world’s top teams clash with one another.

Tournament Details and Format

• The GES Asia Valorant Tournament will be hosted at the Gwangju Esports Arena, an elite venue intended only for competing video game events in South Korea’s lively city of Gwangju.
• Hosted by Gwangju City and the Gwangju Information & Content Agency with sponsorships from both the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, as well as gaming hardware brand ZOWIE, the event allows to further develop and popularize esports in the region by serving as a competitive stage for teams to put their skills on display for the live audience.
• The tournament was set to happen on November 2-3, 2024, and has promised two days packed with high-intensity gameplay and competition.
• The format of the tournament follows Best of 3 (Bo3), an extra layer of strategy and tension to every game.

Participating Teams

The lineup for GES Asia 2024 is perhaps one of the most recognizable within the VALORANT esports. Four teams have taken part in this year’s competition: Gen.G Esports, T1, EDward Gaming, and Trace Esports. Each team has brought their unique strengths and strategies to the table, which promises to give excitement to the two-day event.

Match Schedule and Results

The GES Asia Valorant Tournament came out strong in its two-day action-packed run, making it all worthwhile with some of the best teams in the region on board.

Day 1: November 2, 2024

• Gen.G vs. Trace Esports: Gen.G managed to lead the match, coming out on top with a convincing 2-0 win against Trace Esports.
• T1 vs. EDward Gaming: The match that had the most excitement, the second game between T1 and EDward Gaming, which went till the end and ended in a straight 2-0 win.

Day 2: November 3, 2024

• T1 vs. Trace Esports: T1 continued their brilliant form seen on the first day to shut out Trace Esports with a 2-0 victory.
• Gen.G vs. EDward Gaming: In the finals, Gen.G was, once again, unbeatable and handed the second defeat to EDG, ending the tournament with a score of 2-0.

Prize Pool Distribution

All the teams participating in GES Asia 2024 will be taking home the entire prize pool of ₩40,000,000 or approximately 28,978 USD, which will be divided according to their performance throughout the entire competition. This will be ₩15,000,000 or around 12,678 USD for the winner and ₩2,500,000 or approximately 1,811 USD for the runner-up. Furthermore, winning each match in the tournament shall award each team ₩5,000,000 or about 3,780 USD. In this light, each team would be more and more motivated not only to win but also to play stably in all matches.

Conclusion

The GES Asia Valorant Tournament’s conclusion rings through the halls of the Gwangju Esports Arena, resounding the deafening roar of victory into the infallible halls of esports excellence. This thrilling event stunned the audience with its high-octane action, taking into full view the unparalleled potential of Asia’s Valorant esports and opening doors to even more possibilities and success in the years to come, bringing the world’s attention to South Korea’s thriving gaming landscape.