The heavily anticipated VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 is just over two months away, and fans of the competitive shooter from throughout the globe are eagerly looking forward to seeing their favorite Valorant teams on the big stages.
For the uninitiated, the upcoming VCT Masters Tokyo is set to be the only Masters tournament of the 2023 VCT circuit. The tournament will feature twelve of the best Valorant teams from the Americas, Pacific, EMEA, and China, who will battle it out in front of a live audience in Tokyo, Japan.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about VCT Masters Tokyo 2023.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Start & End Dates
VCT Masters: Tokyo 2023 is scheduled to kick off on June 11, 2023, and will continue for an action-packed two weeks till a winner gets crowned on June 25, 2023.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Teams
While the exact list of teams who will make it to the VCT Masters Tokyo isn’t confirmed as of yet, we do know that the tournament will include the top four teams from the EMEA League, the top three teams from the Americas and Pacific Leagues, and the two remaining slots will be filled by the best teams from China.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Venue
Riot Games has recently revealed that VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 will be organized at two separate venues. The Tipstar Dome Chiba will host the majority of the event, but the Lower and Grand Finals will be held at the Makuhari Messe.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Schedule
Here’s the full schedule of the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023:
- Group Stage – Sunday, June 11
- Group Stage – Monday, June 12
- Group Stage – Tuesday, June 13
- Group Stage – Wednesday, June 14
- Upper Bracket Round 1 – Friday, June 16
- Upper Bracket Round 1 – Saturday, June 17
- Lower Bracket Round 1 – Sunday, June 18
- Upper Bracket Round 2 – Monday, June 19
- Lower Bracket Round 2 – Tuesday, June 20
- Lower Bracket Round 3 & Upper Bracket Round 3 – Wednesday, June 21
- Lower Final – Saturday, June 24
- Grand Final – Sunday, June 25
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FAQ
Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is a global esports tournament series for the video game Valorant. The series is organized by Riot Games and features regional and international competitions, with teams competing for a share of the prize pool and a chance to qualify for the Valorant Champions event.
There are currently six regions that participate in VCT: North America, Europe, Latin America, Brazil, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Teams can qualify for VCT through a combination of open qualifiers, regional tournaments, and point-based rankings. Each region has its own system for selecting teams to participate in VCT.
The prize pool for VCT varies depending on the tournament and the region.
The format of VCT tournaments varies depending on the stage of the competition. Typically, teams compete in a round-robin or double-elimination format, with the top teams advancing to a playoff bracket. The finals are usually played in a best-of-five format.
VCT matches are streamed on the official Valorant esports channels on Twitch and YouTube. You can also find information about upcoming matches and results on the VCT website.
