The Final 6 : VCT Americas Playoffs Preview

VCT Americas has matured from the Regular Season stage to the Playoffs. The top 6 teams of the season will fight it out for a chance to qualify for Masters Tokyo and Champions 2023.

The format of VCT Americas 2023 included an eight-week round-robin stage, where each team competed against the other nine teams in a best-of-three match. Throughout the regular season, teams faced each other once a week, except for a mid-season "Superweek" featuring five days of two matches each, providing an intense and action-packed schedule.

The League:

Following the regular season, the top six teams have advanced to the double-elimination Playoffs. The top three teams from the playoffs will secure their spots in Masters Tokyo and Champions 2023. Another opportunity awaits the fourth Americas team, as they will have a chance to qualify for Champions 2023 through the Last Chance Qualifier in July.

Let's take a look at the current standings after the group stage of VCT Americas 2023:

1st - LOUD: 8-1 record, +46 round differential

2nd - Cloud9: 8-1 record, +70 round differential

3rd - NRG: 6-3 record, +52 round differential

4th - Leviatán: 4-5 record, +14 round differential

5th - FURIA: 4-5 record, -8 round differential

6th - Evil Geniuses: 4-5 record, +10 round differential

7th - 100 Thieves: 4-5 record, -27 round differential

8th - Sentinels: 4-5 record, -32 round differential

9th - MIBR: 3-6 record, -72 round differential

10th - KRÜ Esports: 0-9 record, -53 round differential

The Playoffs:

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The playoffs will commence with exciting matchups. On Tuesday, May 23, Leviatán will face off against FURIA at 2 pm CT, followed by NRG versus Evil Geniuses at 5 pm CT. On Wednesday, May 24, LOUD will compete against a yet-to-be-determined team in a match that will determine a spot in Masters Tokyo and Champions 2023. Cloud9 will also face a yet-to-be-determined team with the same opportunity at stake in their match at 5 pm CT.

The playoffs schedule continues on Thursday, May 25, with the lower bracket round one matches at 2 pm CT and 5 pm CT. On Friday, May 26, the lower bracket semifinal will take place at 2 pm CT. Followed by the upper bracket final at 5 pm CT. Saturday, May 27, will feature the lower bracket final at 2 pm CT. All leading up to the grand final on Sunday, May 28, at 2 pm CT. Where the ultimate champion of VCT Americas 2023 will be crowned.

Where to Watch?

To catch all the action of VCT Americas 2023, fans can tune into the official VALORANT Americas Twitch and YouTube channels. As well as the official Portuguese and Spanish channels. Additionally, co-streamers have the opportunity to host watch parties on their channels by signing up and obtaining permission.

As the competition unfolds, fans can expect electrifying matches, intense strategies, and remarkable plays from some of the most talented VALORANT teams in the Americas.