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VCT EMEA Kickoff: Schedule, Teams, Format, Prize Pool

VCT EMEA Kickoff: Schedule, Teams, Format, Prize Pool

Valorant

Andre Guaraldo

26 Dec, 2023, 16:40

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Last updated: 10 Apr, 2025, 14:45

The VCT EMEA Kickoff is gearing up to deliver an exhilarating display of skill and competition of top Valorant teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Running from February 20 and will run until March 2, all the action will unfold at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany, a venue recently announced by Riot Games.

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 EMEA Kickoff Format and Schedule

The VCT EMEA Kickoff is scheduled to start on February 20 and will run until March 2, all the action will unfold at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. This offline tournament promises high-stakes, nail-biting action from some of the best Valorant teams in the region.

Group Stage

In the VCT EMEA Kickoff, 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 EMEA Kickoff teams secure coveted spots in the prestigious Masters Madrid, marking a pivotal step in their Valorant Champions Tour journey.

The tournament format for VCT EMEA 2024 Kickoff in more details (credits: Riot Games)
The tournament format for VCT Kickoff in more details (credits: Riot Games)

Participating teams

The VCT EMEA Kickoff  2024 will feature a formidable lineup of eleven teams, including established organizations and rising talents:

  • Team Liquid: Jamppi, nAts, Enzo, Keiko, Mistic2.
  • Fnatic: Boaster, Derke, Alfajer, Leo, Chronicle
  • FUT Esports: qRaxs, MrFaliN, ATA KAPTAN, yetujey, cNed
  • Natus Vincere: ANGE1, SUYGETSU, Shao, Zyppan, ardiis
  • Team Vitality: ceNder, runneR, Kicks, Sayf, BONECOLD
  • GIANTX: fit1nho, Cloud, hoody, nukkye, Redgar
  • BBL Esports: QutionerX, Brave, Elite, pAura, reazy
  • Team Heretics: Boo, Benjyfishy, MiniBoo, RieNs, Wo0t
  • KOI: koldamenta, Sheydos, trexx, starxo, (Koi still needs to announce their 5th player)
  • Karmine Corp: Shin, Magnum, marteen, N4RRATE, tomaszy
  • Gentle Mates: beyAz, logaN, nataNk, TakaS, Wailers

VCT EMEA Kickoff 2024 Schedule

VCT EMEA brackets announced and organized as the picture shows (credits: Riot Games)
VCT EMEA brackets announced and organized as the picture shows (credits: Riot Games)

Where to Watch?

Riot Games will broadcast the tournament in multiple languages on Twitch and YouTube. The list of available stream is as follows:

In summary, the VCT EMEA Kickoff promises to be a thrilling journey as these top-tier teams battle it out for supremacy and the coveted spots at the Masters Madrid. Stay tuned for live broadcasts, exciting plays, and intense competition in this premier Valorant event!

Feature image credits: Riot Games

Read also:
1- VCT Kickoff Americas: Format, Schedule, Teams and more

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