Valorant Game Changers São Paulo 2023: All you need to know

Valorant

27 Nov

Andre Guaraldo

Welcome to the ultimate viewer's guide for the Valorant Game Changers Championship São Paulo, one of the most prestigious international LAN events in the world of Valorant. In this guide, we will cover all the exciting details of the tournament, including the participating teams, the schedule, the format, the prize pool, and how you can watch the broadcasts and streams.

Participating teams

The Valorant Game Changers Championship São Paulo is set to feature eight of the world's finest Game Changers rosters battling it out for the honor of hoisting the second international trophy the circuit has ever offered. These teams have earned their place under the golden lights through their outstanding performance in accumulating circuit points or winning their regions' respective qualifiers.

The eight teams from around the world that will be competing in the championship are:

Valorant Game Changers - Schedule and format

The Championship is scheduled to run from November 28th to December 3rd. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format, similar to last year's championship. All matches leading up to the grand final will be best-of-three (Bo3), while the grand final itself will be a best-of-five (Bo5) showdown between the two remaining teams.

To ensure diverse matchups, teams from the same region will be seeded on opposite sides of the bracket. This format promises intense competition and thrilling clashes between the Game Changers teams

Here is a breakdown of the schedule:

1st day: November 28th

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Team Liquid Brazil vs. G2 Gozen
12:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM CEST | 5:00 AM JST - Evil Geniuses GC vs. Team SMG GC

2nd day: November 29th

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Chao Hui EDward Gaming vs. Shopify Rebellion GC
12:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM CEST | 5:00 AM JST - BBL Queens vs. KRÜ Blaze

3rd day: November 30th

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Upper Bracket Semifinals: Match 1
3:00 PM PDT | 12:00 AM CEST | 8:00 AM JST - Upper Bracket Semifinals: Match 2

4th day: December 1st

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Lower Bracket Round 2: Match 1
12:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM CEST | 5:00 AM JST - Lower Bracket Round 2: Match 2

5th day: December 2nd

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Lower Bracket Round 3: Match 1
12:00 PM PDT | 9:00 PM CEST | 5:00 AM JST - Lower Bracket Final

6th: December 3rd

9:00 AM PDT | 6:00 PM CEST | 2:00 AM JST - Grand Final

Valorant Game Changers prize pool

This year's prize pool for the Game Changers Championship São Paulo remains unchanged and stands at a whopping $500,000 USD to be spread out among the eight teams. The winning team will take home $180,000 USD alongside the prestigious championship trophy. Here's a breakdown of the prize distribution:

1st place: $180,000
2nd place: $110,000
3rd place: $80,000
4th place: $50,000
5th-6th place: $25,000
7th-8th place: $15,000

Broadcast and streams

The Valorant Game Changers Championship São Paulo will have broadcast drops, allowing viewers to earn in-game rewards by watching official streams. To be eligible for these rewards, viewers must connect their Valorant accounts with their Twitch or YouTube accounts. By doing so, they may be awarded a title and player card.

The official streams of the tournament will be available on Riot's Twitch and YouTube channels. Make sure to tune in and catch all the action-packed matches as the Game Changers teams battle it out for glory.

Get ready for intense action in the Valorant scene with the best Game Changers teams in the world (credits: Riot)

Additional information

The new map for the Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode in VALORANT will be announced during the Game Changers Grand Final match. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting addition to the game.
The tournament will take place online due to the prevailing circumstances, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

In conclusion, the Valorant Game Changers Championship São Paulo promises to be an exhilarating event, showcasing the skills and talent of the world's top Game Changers teams. With a thrilling schedule, a substantial prize pool, and the opportunity to earn in-game rewards, this tournament is a must-watch for all Valorant fans. Don't miss out on the action as the teams battle it out to become the next champions of Game Changers.

Feature image credits: Riot Games

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