Prepare for the thrilling start of the Valorant Champions Tour 2024 in the EMEA region with the VCT EMEA Kickoff tournament. Acting as a prelude to the first VCT Masters of 2024, this event guarantees fierce competition and captivating gameplay. Here's your guide to the VCT EMEA Kickoff 2024.
VCT EMEA Kickoff 2024
The tournament spans from February 20th to March 1st, featuring three segments. With two prized slots for VCT Masters Madrid 2024 up for grabs, teams will vie for dominance on the Valorant battlefield.
Participating Teams
Eleven formidable teams, including the VCT Ascension EMEA 2023 champion and ten returning contenders, will compete:
1. Karmine Corp
2. Fnatic
3. BBL Esports
4. FUT Esports
5. GIANTX
6. KOI
7. NaVi
8. Team Heretics
9. Team Liquid
10. Team Vitality
11. Gentle Mates
Tournament Format:
1. Group Stage: February 20th - 25th
- Three Double-Elimination format (GSL) groups
- Fnatic receives a bye in Group C as the highest-placing team from Valorant Champions 2023
- Each group comprises four teams, except Group C with three
- Matches are best-of-three (BO3)
- Top team from each group advances to the Playoffs, with the second-place team proceeding to the Play-In stage.
2. Play-In Stage: February 26th
- Three-team Round-Robin group
- Matches are BO3
- The winning team advances to the Playoffs.
3. Playoffs Stage: February 29th - March 1st
- Four-team Single-Elimination bracket
- Semifinals are BO3, while the Grand Final is BO5
- Top 2 teams qualify for Masters Madrid 2024.
How to Watch
Catch the action live on popular streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Witness top-tier teams battling it out for global event qualification and a piece of the prize pool. Don't miss the excitement as the best Valorant teams in the EMEA region compete for glory in the VCT EMEA Kickoff 2024 tournament.
