VCT Game Changers EMEA Championship & OFF SEASON Spotlight Series Announced!

VCT Game Changers EMEA Championship

• Event Announcement:

  • Riot Games has announced the VCT Game Changers EMEA Championship will be held live from İstanbul, Turkey, at the ESA Arena.
  • The championship will serve as the qualifier for the VCT Game Changers Championship in Berlin, which will take place one week after the League of Legends 2024 World Championship.

• Format:

  • Stage 3 Playoffs:
    • The top four teams from two groups will qualify for the playoffs.
    • Playoff Bracket:
      • Winners’ Bracket: Best-of-3 (Bo3) matches across three rounds.
      • Lower Bracket: Best-of-5 (Bo5) matches across four rounds.
    • The finals will take place on October 6, with the event being held at ESA Arena. Details about ticket availability will be announced later.

VCT OFF//SEASON Spotlight Series

• Event Details:

  • The VCT OFF//SEASON Spotlight Series is a new mixed-gender tournament.
  • Dates: Online from October 10 to October 16, concluding at Paris Games Week on October 24.

• Format:

  • Teams: 14 invited VCT and Challengers teams that are actively investing in Game Changers.
  • Roster Requirements: Each team must include at least two Game Changers (GC) players.
  • Prize Pool: €30,000.

• Goals and Vision:

  • Daniel Ringland, Head of VALORANT Esports EMEA, expressed excitement about the introduction of the mixed-gender tournament and the expansion of VALORANT Game Changers.
  • The aim is to create new opportunities for women in the esports ecosystem and to foster an environment where all players compete at the highest level.

These announcements reflect Riot Games' ongoing commitment to expanding VALORANT esports and supporting diversity and inclusion within the competitive scene.