After a year of intense global competition, sixteen elite squads have earned their place in this prestigious Valorant Champions 2024 tournament. Now, they are down to just eight.

Here's everything you need to know about the most prestigious Valorant competition.

The Apex of Valorant Esports

If Dota 2 has The International and League of Legends has Worlds, Valorant has the Champions tournament. Only the best teams from international leagues are invited to compete here.

According to OneEsports, these sixteen teams, hailing from the Pacific, Americas, China, and EMEA regions, have fought their way through rigorous events such as the Kickoff, International Leagues, and Masters to claim their spot in the tournament.

Seoul: The Grand Stage for Valorant Champions 2024

This year, Seoul, South Korea, will serve as the backdrop for Valorant's most significant event. The initial stages of the tournament will be held at the COEX Atrium, a venue renowned for its intimate yet electric atmosphere, offering over 800 seats to passionate fans.

The climax of the event will take place at the iconic Inspire Arena, a 15,000-seat state-of-the-art venue famous for hosting some of the largest K-pop events. Here, one team will emerge victorious, claiming the title of world champions.

Valorant Champions 2024 Tournament Format

The journey to the championship begins with the group stage. The sixteen teams are divided into four groups of four, each competing in a double-elimination format.

In this setup, teams face elimination after two losses, adding to the high stakes and intensity of each match. All group stage matches are played in a best-of-three format, ensuring that only the most skilled and adaptable teams advance.

ESports.net reports that the top two teams from each group will move on to the playoffs, where the competition intensifies. The playoffs continue with a double-elimination bracket, with each match carrying even more weight.

While most playoff matches are best-of-three, the lower bracket final and the grand final will be contested in a best-of-five series, demanding the highest level of performance from the competing teams.

Qualified Teams for the VCT Playoffs

As the group stage concludes, eight teams have secured their spots in the playoffs. These teams are:

1. Team Heretics (1st place in Group B)
2. DRX (1st place in Group A)
3. Trace Esports (1st place in Group C)
4. G2 Esports (1st place in Group D)
5. Sentinels (2nd place in Group B)
6. Fnatic (2nd place in Group A)
7. Leviatan (2nd place in Group C)
8. Edward Gaming (2nd place in Group D)

Valorant Champions 2024 Schedule

The playoffs kick off on Aug. 14 with two highly anticipated matchups:

• DRX vs. Sentinels at 1 AM PT
• Trace Esports vs. Edward Gaming at 4 AM PT

The action continues on August 15th with:

• G2 Esports vs. Leviatan at 1 AM PT
• Team Heretics vs. Fnatic at 4 AM PT

The tournament will conclude between Aug. 16 and 25, where the remaining matches will determine the ultimate victor.

How Much Will Be the VCT Champions 2024 Prize Pool?

According to Liquipedia, the prize pool for this year's Valorant Champions Tour 2024 will reach $2.25 million. The champions will bring home $1 million while the first runner-ups will bag $400,000.

For the second and third-runner-ups, they will be given $250,000 and $130,000, respectively. The rest will be split among the participating teams. the victor.