The Valorant Champions 2023 started on August 6 and will later conclude on August 26 in Los Angeles, California in the United States.
Organised by Riot Games, the Valorant Champions 2023 is the crowning event of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) for the Valorant 2023 competitive season.
As many as 16 qualified teams based on their result in the regular season leagues, Masters Tokyo 2023, and the regional Last Chance Qualifiers will battle for the Valorant Champions 2023 title.
As per the Valorant Champions 2023 format, these 16 teams have been divided into four groups of four teams each. Every group stage match will be held in a double-elimination (GSL) format and in a best-of-three series.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Valorant Champions 2023 playoffs.
The Valorant Champions 2023 playoffs will be held from August 16 to August 26. Every playoff game will be held in a double-elimination bracket.
The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final will be played in a best-of-five series.
The Valorant Champions 2023 will be hosted at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles for the majority of the tournament. The top four teams on the final three days will compete at the Kia Forum.
Valorant Champions 2023 groups and teams
Group A: Paper Rex, KRU Esports, Edward Gaming, Giants Gaming
Group B: Evil Geniuses, FunPlus Phoenix, FUT Esports, T1
Group C: Fnatic, ZETA DIVISION, NRG, Bilibili Gaming
Group D: Team Liquid, Natus Vincere, DRX, LOUD
Where to watch Valorant Champions 2023 live?
Valorant Champions 2023 matches will be available on the Valorant Champions Tour’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
Valorant Champions 2023 group standings and results
Valorant Champions 2023 Group A
|
Day and Date |
Round |
Series |
Results |
|
Wednesday, August 9 |
Opening |
Paper Rex vs KRU Esports |
2-0 |
|
Wednesday, August 9 |
Opening |
Edward Gaming vs Giants Gaming |
2-1 |
|
Thursday, August 10 |
Winner’s |
Paper Rex vs Edward Gaming |
2-0 |
|
Friday, August 11 |
Elimination |
KRU Esports vs Giants Gaming |
- |
|
Sunday, August 13 |
Decider |
Edward Gaming vs TBD |
- |
Valorant Champions 2023 Group B
|
Day and Date |
Round |
Series |
Results |
|
Monday, August 7 |
Opening |
Evil Geniuses vs FunPlus Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
Monday, August 7 |
Opening |
FUT Esports vs T1 |
2-0 |
|
Tuesday, August 8 |
Winner’s |
Evil Geniuses vs FUT Esports |
2-0 |
|
Thursday, August 10 |
Elimination |
T1 vs FunPlus Phoenix |
2-0 |
|
Thursday, August 12 |
Decider |
FUT Esports vs T1 |
- |
Valorant Champions 2023 Group C
|
Day and Date |
Round |
Series |
Results |
|
Tuesday, August 8 |
Opening |
Fnatic vs ZETA DIVISION |
2-0 |
|
Tuesday, August 8 |
Opening |
NRG vs Bilibili Gaming |
0-2 |
|
Wednesday, August 9 |
Winner’s |
Fnatic vs Bilibili Gaming |
2-0 |
|
Friday, August 11 |
Elimination |
ZETA DIVISION vs NRG |
- |
|
Sunday, August 13 |
Decider |
Bilibili Gaming vs TBD |
- |
Valorant Champions 2023 Group D
|
Day and Date |
Round |
Series |
Results |
|
Sunday, August 6 |
Opening |
Team Liquid vs Natus Vincere |
0-2 |
|
Sunday, August 6 |
Opening |
DRX vs LOUD |
2-1 |
|
Monday, August 7 |
Winner’s |
Natus Vincere vs DRX |
1-2 |
|
Thursday, August 10 |
Elimination |
Team Liquid vs LOUD |
0-2 |
|
Thursday, August 12 |
Decider |
Natus Vincere vs LOUD |
- |
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