VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 Americas LCQ: All you need to know

Valorant

15 Jul

Kaustavmani Choudhury

In the realm of competitive Valorant, anticipation reaches its peak as the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Americas Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) emerges on the horizon, ready to ignite the battlefield in just a few short hours. This electrifying tournament marks the final opportunity for Valorant teams hailing from the Americas region to prove their mettle and earn a place among the elite. As the sun sets on previous battles, these determined squads gather, fueled by ambition and driven by the desire to seize victory.

The VCT Americas LCQ promises an adrenaline-fueled spectacle, where skill, teamwork, and strategic brilliance collide in a quest for supremacy. Prepare to witness the ultimate clash of titans as the stakes soar to unprecedented heights and the stage is set for an unforgettable display of Valorant prowess.

The Teams:

A total of 7 teams are taking part in this tournament. Each of these teams hail from a separate region of the Americas. And every team will have to give it everything they’ve got if they want to secure that final spot to Champions.

These 7 failed to make an impression in VCT Americas, and have now been given a second chance to prove their worth.

Cloud9
Leviatan
Furia
Sentinels
100 Thieves
MIBR
KRU Esports

The Bracket and Format:

Playoffs: July 15th - 23rd, 2023
Hybrid elimination format with 7 teams
Round 1 (Single-Elimination): 6th and 7th seeded teams compete
Quarterfinals (Single-Elimination): 3rd - 5th seeded teams have a bye
Upper Bracket Semifinals: 1st and 2nd seeded teams have a bye
Upper Bracket Semifinals and onwards: Double-Elimination format
All matches (excluding Lower Final and Grand Final): Best of 3 (Bo3)
Lower Final and Grand Final: Best of 5 (Bo5)
The "Deadlock" map is not available in this event.

Valorant Champions Tour Americas LCQ bracket

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The Talent:

Viewers are in for a treat with an exceptional lineup of talent across multiple broadcasts.

English Broadcast:

Hosts:
- Goldenboy (Alex Mendez)
- Smix (Sue Min Lee)
Guests:
- Babybay (Andrej Francisty),
- Vanity (Anthony Malaspina),
- valyn (Jacob Batio)
Commentators & Analysts:
- aEvilcat (Mimi Wermcrantz),
- Ballatw (Arten Esa),
- Bren (Brennon Hook),
- EsportsDoug (Doug Cortez),
- Rivington (Rivington Bruce Bisland III),
- sgares (Sean Gares),
- Sideshow (Josh Wilkinson),
- Vansilli (Alex Nguyen),
- Wyatt (Wyatt River)
Observers:
- prius (David Kuntz),
- sapphiRe (Heather Garozzo),
- Yehty (Nicholas Tesolin)
Stats Producer: spvce (Uwais Farooq)
Producers:
- Albert (Albert Iskander),
- TrukTruk (Kurtis Russ),
- Mike Demski,
- Alex Pilaski,
- Rob Pinkston
- Joshua Yu

Brazilian Broadcast:

- Hosts:
  - Maah Lopez,
  - Melão (Gustavo Ruzza),
  - Tixinha (Guilherme Cheida),
  - Belle (Semile Rigobelle)
- Commentators:
  - Babi (Bárbara Micheletto),
  - BiDa (Bernardo Soares Claussen Moura),
  - Tonello (Felipe Tonello),
  - xrm (Pablo Oliveira)

Analysts:

- Letícia Motta (Leticia Motta),
- Nyang (Guilherme Coelho),
- spacca (Guilherme Spacca)

Hispanic Broadcast:

Spanish Host: Gatotowsky (Vhania Barrera)
Desk Hosts & Analysts:
- Suga (Malena Souto),
- RkT (Lautaro Massara),
- Dryad (Daniela Herrera)
Commentators:
- 7Mitssu (Melanie Díaz Zúñiga),
- Nosfeh (Ian Flaker),
- KEVHO (Kevin Osvaldo Hernández),
- Ordnael (Leandro Mosqueda)

Conclusion:

As the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Americas Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) inches closer, anticipation and excitement soar to new heights. It is set to be a battleground where teams showcase their skills, strategies, and determination in a quest for glory. Get ready to witness the intensity, passion, and excitement as the Valorant action unfolds before our eyes.

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