Welcome to the ultimate guide for Valorant Champions 2023! In this comprehensive article, we will provide you with everything you need to know about the highly anticipated Valorant Champions tournament, including scores, schedule, participating teams, and where to watch the live streams. Valorant fans, buckle up, because this is the go-to resource for all the thrilling action and excitement of the Valorant Champions event!
VALORANT Champions 2023
Introduction to Valorant Champions 2023
Valorant Champions is an annual international tournament organized by Riot Games, bringing together the best teams from all around the world to compete for the prestigious title of Valorant Champions. The event showcases top-tier gameplay, innovative strategies, and intense battles that keep both players and viewers at the edge of their seats.
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) April 27, 2023
The Participating Teams
The 2023 Valorant Champions tournament boasts an impressive lineup of 16 teams, each representing their respective regions. These teams have earned their spot through grueling regional qualifiers and have proven their skill and determination in the highly competitive Valorant scene.
Below are the teams and players who have qualified for the event and will travel to LA.
Team
Region
Players
LOUD
Americas
Saadhak, aspas, Less, cauanzin, tuyz
Evil Geniuses
Americas
jawgemo, Ethan, Boostio, C0M, Demon1
NRG
Americas
s0m, FNS, crashies, Victor, ardiis
KRÜ Esports
Americas
Klaus, NagZ, Daveeys, Melser, keznit
Fnatic
EMEA
Boaster, Derke, Alfajer, Leo, Chronicle
Team Liquid
EMEA
Jamppi, nAts, Sayf, soulcas, Redgar
FUT Esports
EMEA
qw1, mojj, qRaxs, MrFaliN, ATA KAPTAN
Giants
EMEA
Fit1nho, hoody, nukkye, rhyme, Cloud
NAVI
EMEA
ANGE1, Shao, Zyppan, SUYGETSU, cNed
DRX
Pacific
stax, Rb, BuZz, MaKo, Foxy9
Paper Rex
Pacific
f0rsakeN, d4v41, Jinggg, something, mindfreak
T1
Pacific
ban, Carpe, xeta, Munchkin, Sayaplayer
ZETA DIVISION
Pacific
Laz, crow, Dep, TENNN, SugarZ3ro
Bilibili
China
Biank, rin, Knight, whzy, yosemite
EDG
China
Haodong, ZmjjKK, nobody, CHICHOO, Smoggy
FunPlus Phoenix
China
AAAY, TZH, Yuicaw, Lysoar, BerLIN
Valorant Champions 2023: Schedule and results
Valorant Champions 2023 will span over three weeks of intense competition, with matches taking place from Monday to Sunday. The tournament follows a double-elimination format, ensuring that each team gets a fair chance to fight their way to the top.
Week 1 – Group Stages (Days 1-7)
During the first week, the 16 participating teams will be divided into four groups of four. Each team will face off against the others in their group in a series of best-of-three matches. The top two teams from each group will advance to the upper bracket of the playoffs, while the remaining teams will move to the lower bracket.
Week 2 – Playoffs (Days 8-14)
The second week is all about the playoffs. Teams in the upper bracket will compete in best-of-five matches, and the winners will secure a spot in the Grand Finals. Meanwhile, teams in the lower bracket will fight tooth and nail to stay in the competition.
Week 3 – Grand Finals (Days 15-21)
The Grand Finals will be an epic clash between the top two teams from the upper bracket. The match will be a best-of-seven series, where the team that emerges victorious will be crowned as the Valorant Champions 2023!
Valorant Champions 2023 Group Stage (August 6-13)
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Paper Rex
Evil Geniuses
Fnatic
Team Liquid
KRÜ Esports
FPX
ZETA DIVISION
NAVI
EDG
FUT Esports
NRG
DRX
Giants
T1
Bilibili
LOUD
Day 1: August 6
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group D Round 1
NAVI 2-0 Team Liquid
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group D Round 1
LOUD 1-2 DRX
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 2: August 7
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group B Round 1
T1 vs FUT
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group B Round 1
EG vs FPX
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Group D Winners
NAVI vs DRX
6 PM
9 PM
2 AM
Day 3: August 8
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group A Round 1
Paper Rex vs KRÜ
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group A Round 1
EDG vs Giants
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Group B Winners
TBD vs TBD
6 PM
9 PM
2 AM
Day 4: August 9
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group C Round 1
Bilibili vs NRG
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group C Round 1
Fnatic vs ZETA DIVISION
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Group A Winners
TBD vs TBD
6 PM
9 PM
2 AM
Day 5: August 10
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group C Winners
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group D Losers
Team Liquid vs LOUD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Group B Losers
TBD vs TBD
6 PM
9 PM
2 AM
Day 6: August 11
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group A Losers
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group C Losers
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 7: August 12
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group D Decider
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group B Decider
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 8: August 13
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Group A Decider
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Group C Decider
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Valorant Champions 2023 Playoffs (August 16-26)
Day 1: August 16
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Upper Round 1
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Upper Round 1
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 2: August 17
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Upper Round 1
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Upper Round 1
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 3: August 18
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Lower Round 1
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Lower Round 1
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 4: August 19
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Upper Round 2
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Upper Round 2
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 5: August 20
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Lower Round 2
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Lower Round 2
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 6: August 24
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Upper Final
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Lower Round 3
TBD vs TBD
3 PM
6 PM
11 PM
Day 7: August 25
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Lower Final
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Day 8: August 26
Stage
Match
PT
ET
GMT
Grand Final
TBD vs TBD
12 PM
3 PM
8 PM
Live Streams and Where to Watch
Watching the Valorant Champions 2023 action live is an experience like no other. Riot Games ensures that fans from all over the globe can witness the excitement firsthand through various streaming platforms.
Official Valorant Twitch Channel
The official Valorant Twitch channel will be the primary destination for the live streams of the Valorant Champions matches. The channel offers high-quality streams with expert commentary and analysis, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the intense gameplay.
Valorant YouTube Live
For those who prefer watching on YouTube, the Valorant YouTube Live channel will also be broadcasting the matches. YouTube’s platform provides excellent streaming quality and the convenience of rewinding or pausing the action as needed.
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