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Mini Sliggy Valorant 5 Year Anniversary Showmatch Highlights, Teams, and Results

fragster James Steward 2. June 2025

As VALORANT reaches its five-year milestone since launch, prominent figures from its esports scene are coming together for a celebratory event. Organized by Jacob ‘mini’ Harris, a former Fnatic coach, and Connor ‘Sliggy’ Blomfield, a notable content creator for Team Liquid, the showmatch aims to highlight the game’s ongoing impact and the contributions of its community.

The event, titled Semicade Slugfest, will be broadcast live with active participation from well-known personalities within the VALORANT ecosystem. Both mini and Sliggy, who previously coached in Counter-Strike before making their mark in VALORANT, bring extensive expertise and a history of success to this special occasion.

Two VALORANT Veterans Compete

The five-year anniversary of VALORANT brings together two highly respected coaches in a spirited showdown. For years, these figures have shared a friendly rivalry, often collaborating while playfully exchanging jabs. This event sees their competitive banter transform into an eagerly awaited exhibition match spanning five maps.

Team Mini boasts a roster of experienced personalities:

Player Role
Acrethedog Content Creator
Thinking Man’s Valorant Content Creator
Sideshow Esports Commentator
MitchMan Esports Commentator

Mini expressed strong confidence, stating he was already grateful for his team’s impending win.

Team Sliggy features coaching expertise and streamer talent:

  • Emil ‘eMIL’ Sandgren (Coach)
  • Erik ‘d00mbr0s’ Sandgren (Coach)
  • Karagii (Streamer)
  • Jake ‘Bacon9’ Lloyd (Head Coach)

Sliggy’s remarks showcased his competitive spirit, fueling excitement for the matchup. Fans can watch the competition unfold from both Mini’s and Sliggy’s perspectives via live streams, allowing viewers to experience the action through the eyes of each captain.

Five Years of VALORANT

To celebrate five years since its debut, VALORANT marks the occasion with community gatherings in several European countries, including the UK, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Riot Games is preparing to roll out Patch 11.00 later in June, which introduces a new map and an exclusive anniversary event pass.

Fans can also watch a commemorative cinematic called Why We Fight to relive memorable moments from the past years. These activities underscore the continued support and engagement VALORANT maintains with its player base.