VCT Masters Shanghai Playoffs: Eight Teams Remain in the Hunt for Glory
The VCT Masters Shanghai playoffs feature a double-elimination format, giving each team a second chance to redeem themselves in case of an initial loss.
After a fiercely competitive group, VCT Masters Shanghai has been whittled down to eight teams to battle it out in the playoffs. The 12-team preliminary tournament has been whittled down to the top eight teams, each aiming for the prestigious tournament and a share of the $1 million prize pool
Qualified Teams:
The four winning teams from the group stage of the Swiss programming process were:
- G2 Esports
- GenG Esports
- The FUT Esports
- The party is hypocritical
Notably, G2 Esports and GenG Esports entered with impressive undefeated records, while FUT Esports and Team Heretics earned their spot with 2-1 records
Playoff Matchups:
The VCT Masters Shanghai playoffs have a double elimination format, giving each team a second chance to redeem themselves if they lose early. The opening sessions are:
- Paper Rex and G2 Esports
- EDWard Games with Team Renegade
- 100 Thief vs. . FUT Esports
- Fnatic and GenG Esports
Prize Pool and Schedule:
VCT Masters Shanghai has a grand prize pool of $1 million, with the winning team taking home $350,000 and the runner-up an additional $200,000 with the champion receiving 3 VCT points, which is crucial for a spot in the VCT Champs 2024 .The tournament started on May 23 and will end on June 9, 2024
Match Format:
All playoff games will be best-of-three, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which will be best-of-five.
The stage is set for an electrifying VCT Masters Shanghai finale, with the world’s top teams competing for the ultimate prize in Valorant Esports
