VCT Americas Kickoff: Format, Schedule, Teams and more
The VCT Americas Kickoff 2024 is gearing up to deliver an exhilarating display of skill and competition. Running from February 16 to March 2 in Los Angeles, this offline tournament will feature eleven top-tier teams battling it out in a three-stage format: Group Stage, Play-Ins, and Playoffs.
The competition is fierce, with double-elimination brackets determining the top teams advancing to the Playoffs, while the rest get a shot at redemption in the Play-Ins stage. Whether you're a seasoned esports fan or a newcomer, mark your calendars for an intense showcase of tactical gaming at its finest.
VCT Americas Kickoff 2024 Format and Schedule
The VCT Americas 2024 Kickoff is scheduled to start on February 16 and will conclude on March 2. Taking place in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, United States, this offline tournament promises high-stakes, nail-biting action from some of the best Valorant teams in the region.
Group Stage
In the VCT Americas Kickoff 2024, eleven teams will be grouped into three groups - A, B, and C. Groups A and B will consist of four teams each, while Group C will have three teams (the region’s top team, the highest placing team at Champions 2023, will be placed in the group of 3 with a bye to the second round).
The competition will follow a double-elimination bracket format with Best of 3 (BO3) matches. The winners of each group will advance to the Playoffs, while the second-placed teams will move to the Play-Ins stage.
Fans are eagerly awaiting additional details on the specific group compositions, with further information expected in upcoming announcements from Riot Games.
Play-Ins
In the Play-Ins stage, three teams will vie against each other for a chance to advance to the Playoffs. The format intensifies with all matches adopting a Best of 3 (BO3) game structure.
Amidst this competitive stage, only the top-performing team will secure progression to the subsequent rounds, adding an extra layer of suspense to the tournament.
Playoffs
As the tournament progresses, the spotlight shifts to the Playoffs, where the four remaining teams engage in a final bracket showdown.
Group A's first seed encounters the triumphant Play-In team, while Group B's first seed squares off against Group C's top seed.
The outcome of each match holds significant weight, as the victorious VCT Americas Kickoff 2024 teams secure coveted spots in the prestigious Masters Madrid, marking a pivotal step in their Valorant Champions Tour journey.
The tournament format for VCT Americas 2024 in more details (credits: Riot Games)Teams fighting for glory in VCT Americas Kickoff 2024
Eleven teams are set to battle it out in the VCT Americas Kickoff 2024.
(click on the team name for more details on each squad)
Evil Geniuses (Jawgemo, Derrek) EG still needs to announce three more players
LOUD (Less, Saadhak, Cauanzin, tuyz, qck)
NRG (crashies, Victor, Demon1, Ethan, Marved)
Cloud9 (Xeppaa, jakee, OXY, vanity, wippie)
Leviatán (kiNgg, Mazino, aspas, tex, C0M)
FURIA (Khalil, mwzera, havoc, kon4n, liazzi)
Sentinels (zekken, Zellsis, Sacy, TenZ, johnqt, pANcada)
100 Thieves (Asuna, bang, Cryocells, eeiu, Boostio)
MIBR (jzz, frz, RgLM, artzin, mazin)
KRÜ Esports (Klaus, Melser, keznit, mta, Shyy)
G2 Esports (JonahP, neT, trent, valyn, leaf)
VCT Americas Kickoff 2024 Schedule
The detailed schedule and the seedings for VCT Americas Kickoff is as follows. Keep an eye on official channels for all VCT America updates.Where to Watch?
Riot Games will stream VCT Americas Kickoff 2024 on Twitch and Youtube in English, Spanish and Portugese. The links for the broadcasts are as follows:
Similar to previous competitions, multiple notable streamers are likely to host a watch party for the event. Further details on the co-streams will be announced closer to the competition date.
Stay tuned in Strafe for updates as the VCT Americas 2024 promises to be a thrilling ride through the world of Valorant esports, showcasing the skill, strategy, and determination of the top teams in the region.
Feature image credits: Riot Games
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