VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific: All qualified teams, format, schedule and more

With the conclusion of the VCL South Asia Split 2, where Organtutan Gaming emerged triumphant by defeating Reckoning Esports, the highly anticipated slots for the prestigious Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension 2023 in the Pacific region have now been completely filled. Excitement is building as ten elite teams gear up for intense battles in Bangkok, Thailand, starting on June 28. Here is everything we know about the upcoming VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific.

VALORANT Challengers Ascension 2023: Pacific Teams

These ten teams will be competing in the VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific, showcasing their skills and battling it out for victory in the highly anticipated Valorant tournament. Teams have been divided into two groups:

Group Alpha

• ONE Team Esports (Hong Kong & Taiwan)
• NAOS Esport (Philippines)
• BOOM Esports (Indonesia)
• Fancy United Esports (Vietnam)
• XERXIA (Thailand)

Group Omega

• Bleed Esports (Malaysia & Singapore)
• Dplus (Korea)
• SCARZ (Japan)
• Bonkers (Oceania)
• Orangutan (South Asia)

Format and Schedule

The VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific tournament will kick off on June 28th, featuring 10 participating teams divided into two groups: Alpha and Omega, with each group consisting of 5 teams. The group stage will follow a round-robin format, where teams will compete in a best-of-three (Bo3) series against every other team in their respective group. This exciting stage of the tournament will run until July 4th.

Following the group stage, the top 3 teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. The group winners will secure a direct path to the semifinals, while the second and third-placed teams from each group will enter the quarterfinals. The playoffs are set to begin on July 7th and will feature a single-elimination format, drawing inspiration from the VCT//LOCKIN 2023 format.

All matches in the playoffs, except for the grand finals, will be contested in a best-of-three format. The intense competition will culminate in a thrilling grand finals match, which will be a best-of-five series. Fans can expect exhilarating Valorant action as these talented teams battle it out, aiming to etch their names in Valorant history and secure their place as the top team in the Pacific region.

Tickets and Venues

Get ready to secure your tickets for the VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific, now available for purchase on the Ticketmelon website. Ticket holders will not only witness intense Valorant battles but also receive exclusive and free official Ascension Pacific swag. Excitement builds further with the announcement of an influencer showmatch on July 8th and 9th, featuring beloved creators from the APAC region.

Although group stage tickets have already sold out due to their reasonable prices starting at $2-3, playoff tickets are still up for grabs, starting at $5. The Pullman Grande Sukhumvit Hotel and Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Hall 8 will be the epic venues for this incredible event.

Where to watch?

For avid fans unable to attend the event in person, stress not! You can catch all the thrilling matches of the VCT Ascension 2023 Pacific from the comfort of your own home. The main Twitch and YouTube channels of VCT Pacific will provide English commentary, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the action. Additionally, alternative streams in various Asian languages, such as Korean, Hindi, Japanese, and more, will be available on the same platforms.

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