Valorant Esports News

Set to arrive on the 22nd of August (today), the FNC x EDG collaboration is a perfect embodiment of sportsmanship and respect between Eastern and Western esports. UK-based organization Fnatic and Chinese-based organization EDward Gaming may have a fierce rivalry on the server, having fielded numerous competitive rosters across game titles such as League of Legends and VALORANT. However, such is not the case off the server. Off the server, the two giants in gaming very much have massive respectmore

With VCT 2024 successfully concluding with the VALORANT Champions 2024 Grand Finals this weekend, Riot Games and VALORANT are already preparing for 2025. With new locations, restructured leagues, a longer schedule addressing the criticism of 2024, VALORANT plans to make 2025 bigger and better. But before that, let’s see what the rest of 2024 has in store for us. VCT 2024 Off//Season: Following the conclusion of Champions 2024, VALORANT immediately prepares for Ascension 2024. The tournament will give us fourmore

VALORANT has seen unprecedented success and growth in 2024 with the introduction of a revised two stage system, the new Kickoff tournament at the beginning of the year, the arrival of the Chinese teams in proper fashion with VCT China having its debut year, and so many more changes. With all that said, the calendar has been revealed to us for the 2025 season, and boy is it exciting. In the press conference today, Leo Faria (Global Head of VALORANTmore

The grandest event of VALORANT Esports, Champions 2024 enters its final leg. Starting 23rd August, four teams that survived the gruesome Group Stage and Playoffs will take on each other to crown the 2024 VALORANT Champion. Hosted by INSPIRE Arena, the three day event will also include a Grand Finals opening ceremony featuring Kiss of Life and Mark Tuan, Le Bankz, Odatari and Madge. Additionally, the showmatch ahead of the final series will showcase the upcoming VALORANT Agent Vyse. Themore

Riot Games has unveiled an exciting new addition to the VALORANT Esports calendar: the VCT OFF//SEASON Spotlight Series. This groundbreaking mixed-gender tournament is set to captivate fans from Thursday, October 10, to Wednesday, October 16, with an epic conclusion at Paris Games Week on Thursday, October 24. The tournament is an invitational event featuring 14 teams from the VCT and Challengers circuits. These teams have actively supported the Game Changers initiative and will showcase their talents in this mixed-gender competition.more

The VALORANT Game Changers EMEA series is ramping up for an exciting close to 2024 with a major announcement that will thrill fans across the region. As Stage 3 approaches, organizers are breaking new ground by moving the Grand Finals to a live venue in İstanbul, Türkiye. Marking the first time the series will be played in front of a live audience. Stage 3 Finals on the Road to Istanbul The ESA Arena in İstanbul, Türkiye will host the Gamemore

On Day 5 of the VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 playoffs, Sentinels and Fnatic clashed in a highly anticipated elimination match. The intense best-of-three series ended with Sentinels securing a 2-1 victory, sending Fnatic home and keeping their championship hopes alive. Sentinels 2-1 Fnatic The series began with both teams winning on their map picks—Sentinels made a comeback on Sunset, while Fnatic answered back with a solid performance on Bind. This set the stage for a thrilling decider on Lotus. Althoughmore

The fourth day of VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs featured Sentinels taking on EDward Gaming followed by Leviatan facing Team Heretics for a spot at INSPIRE Arena. The day started with a Chinese team once again exceeding the community expectations, followed by Aspas and friends annihilating the European superteam. Sentinels 1-2 EDward Gaming Sentinels and EDward Gaming both started the tournament strong. They made it out of the group exceeding expectations. Both teams swept their opening opponents, to secure upper semifinals.more

Details on the VALORANT Champions 2024 Opening Ceremony have now been released. The ceremony will take place prior to the Grand Finals of VALORANT Champions 2024 on August 25th. Start time for the opening ceremony has been announced to begin at 4pm KST // 12am PT. As is tradition with Riot Games, their opening ceremonies for Worlds and Champions tend to be the highlight of the year in terms of opulence and celebration and this year promises to be nomore

The first set of elimination games of VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs concluded today. After two one-sided series, Trace Esports and G2 Esports concluded their Seoul journey. DRX sweeps Trace Esports The first elimination game of the playoffs featured DRX taking on Trace Esports. Trace Esports had a really strong showing in the group stage, but they were swept against EDG. Similarly, DRX, the first seed of Group A, were swept by Sentinels. Both teams play a similar brand of VALORANT,more

On the second day of the VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 playoffs, Leviatan and Team Heretics secured their spots in the Upper Bracket Semifinals. Thus, taking one step closer to the coveted trophy. Meanwhile, G2 Esports and Fnatic found themselves relegated to the Lower Bracket, where they now face elimination in a high-stakes battle. Leviatan 2-0 G2 Esports The first match of the day was a thrilling rematch of the VCT Americas finals, pitting Leviatan against G2 Esports. Leviatan pulled offmore

Riot Games has announced significant updates to its internal structure, aimed at enhancing the connection between its gaming titles, esports, music, and publishing content. This move includes the establishment of dedicated animation and live-action studios for future TV and film projects, underscoring Riot's commitment to delivering immersive, integrated experiences for players and fans. After Naz Aletaha's recent exit as Global Head of LoL Esports, Riot's recent moves point towards continued restructuring. Leadership Overhaul: A Seasoned Head Takes the Helm Johnmore

The second match of the day at VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 saw a fierce Chinese Derby between EDward Gaming and Trace Esports. Expectations were high for both teams, but it was EDward Gaming who delivered a masterclass in dominance, securing a 2-0 victory and advancing to the Upper Bracket Semifinals. EDward Gaming 2-0 Trace Esports Trace Esports picked Bind as the first map, hoping to gain an early advantage. However, EDG had other plans. They stormed through the first half,more

The playoffs of VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 kicked off with an electrifying showdown between Sentinels and DRX. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the North American powerhouse faced off against the last hope of the Pacific region. In a thrilling match which was highly unpredictable, Sentinels emerged victorious with a 2-0 sweep, advancing to the Upper Bracket Semifinals. Sentinels 2-0 DRX The first map, Sunset, was Sentinels' pick, and they quickly demonstrated why with an early 5-2more

The VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs are upon us. Starting later today, the remaining eight teams will take on each other to crown the best team of 2024. And with the new stage, there is a change at redemption. The community collectively fumbled the group stage pick’ems, but the Playoffs will be the chance of redemption and two additional in-game drops. We at Strafe fumbled poorly too, but who would have expected Trace Esports to qualify over Leviatan. Now that wemore

BLEED Esports has officially announced a significant shift in their roster strategy as they prepare for the 2025 VCT season. The organization took to X to reveal that they are placing the majority of their roster on restricted free agency, signaling a comprehensive overhaul of their lineup. The post read, "As the VCT season concludes, BLEED Esports is preparing for a roster overhaul in 2025. The following players are now Restricted Free Agents: Derrick "Deryeon" Yee Jorell "Retla" Teo Kimmore

With the group stages behind us, the VALORANT Champions Seoul 2024 playoffs are about to kick off, and the excitement is through the roof. From an initial pool of 16 teams, only 8 remain, ready to clash in a double-elimination bracket for the coveted title of 2024 Champions. The stakes have never been higher as these teams vie for ultimate glory. Read More: VALORANT Champions 2024 Playoffs: Format, Teams, Fixtures and more DRX vs. Sentinels The last hope of the Pacificmore

The VCT OFF//SEASON is almost here, and with it comes a flurry of excitement, competition, and innovation. After the intensity of Champions, the OFF//SEASON provides a crucial period for teams to test and develop their rosters, while tournaments experiment with new formats and competitions. From the return of the Ascension tournaments to the highly anticipated Game Changers World Championship, this year’s OFF//SEASON is packed with events that will keep the VALORANT community engaged until the VCT kicks off again inmore

Riot Games is reportedly planning to revamp its financial support model for teams competing in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) globally. Their primary target currently is the Content Creation Program. According to a report by esports journalist Alejandro "Anonimotum" Gomis, sources indicate that a major change under consideration for 2025 is the elimination of the incentive program tied to content creation, co-streaming, and other media activities by VCT teams. This program has previously rewarded teams with financial bonuses for achievingmore

Cloud9 VALORANT just announced the departure of In-Game Leader Anthony “vanity” Malaspina following a fairly dismal season for the historic organization. Despite rebuilding around electrifying talent and former G2 Esports Francis “OXY” Hoang, the roster failed to qualify for a single international event all season long. -vanity +vanity -vanity Cloud9 cited the reason for the splitting of ways comes from a desire to ‘move in a different direction’ and has confirmed that vanity will be free to explore without anymore