[UPDATED] VCT Masters Shanghai: Format, Schedule, Where to watch and more

The second Global VALORANT event of the year is just around the corner. VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 will kick off on the 23rd May.

12 teams from VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, VCT Pacific and VCT China will take on one another to crown the second international VALORANT champion of 2024 at the Mercedes Benz Arena.

Let’s go over the tournament details.

VCT Masters Shanghai: Format and Schedule

The tournament will be divided into two stages: the Swiss Stage featuring 8 teams, followed by an 8-team Playoff Bracket. You can check all the qualified teams here.

The winners (1st seed) of each International Leagues' Split 1 have received a bye from Swiss, and are directly seeded into the Playoffs.

The remaining 8 teams will play the Swiss Stage featuring best-of-three games. The teams have to secure two wins before losing twice to qualify for the Playoffs.

During the first stage, teams with the same W-L record will play each other until 4 teams secure Playoffs.

The draw for the Swiss Stage followed the VCT Americas Split 1 Grand Finals, deciding the fixtures for Round 1. You can check the fixtures and our predictions for it here. The fixtures for Round 2 will be drawn following the conclusion of Round 1.

VCT Masters Shanghai Swiss Stage bracket (credits: VALORANT Esports / Riot Games)

For the Playoff opening game, the top seeds will be given a chance to select their opening round opponents based on a draw.

The Playoffs will feature best-of-three games except the Lower Finals and Grand Finals which will be best-of-five.

VCT Masters Shanghai Playoffs Bracket (credits: VALOORANT Esports / Riot Games)

The Mercedes Benz Arena will host the finals weekend featuring Upper Final, Lower Finals and Grand Finals.

Following is the schedule for the upcoming event:

• SWISS STAGE
• • May 23rd 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Swiss Stage Round 1
  • May 24th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Swiss Stage Round 1
  • May 25th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Swiss Stage Round 2
  • May 26th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Swiss Stage Round 2
  • May 27th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Swiss Stage Round 3

Team Heretics were previously scheduled to play on Day 1, but due to travelling issue, their game is postponed to day 2. Check the complete statement here. 

• PLAYOFFS (Opening stage)
  • May 30th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Playoffs Opening game 1&2
  • May 31st 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Playoffs Opening games 3&4
  • June 1st 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Lower Round 1
  • June 2nd 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Upper Semifinals
  • June 3rd 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Lower Round 2
• PLAYOFFS (Finals Weekend)
  • June 7th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Upper Finals
  • June 7th 19:00 CET // 04:00 PT // 13:00 CET: Lower Round 3
  • June 8th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Lower Finals
  • June 9th 16:00 CET // 01:00 PT // 10:00 CET: Grand Final

You can check the detailed localized schedule and the fixtures on Strafe. 

Where to watch?

VALORANT will broadcast the tournament on Twitch and YouTube. You can also watch the tournament on Valorantesports.com.

The following talent will run the English broadcast.

You can redeem exclusive rewards by watching Masters Shanghai live.

The tournament will also be broadcasted in multiple languages on the respective regional channels. Additionally, multiple content creators will Watch Party Masters Shanghai. Follow VCT X/Twitter for the list of streams and watch parties.

Stay tuned on Strafe YouTube for exclusive interviews, press conferences and more. You can also follow the tournament on Strafe.

Featured Image Credits: VALORANT Esports / Riot Games

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