Riot Games has officially announced the schedule for the “VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF” tournament, with the top two teams earning a spot in “Masters Madrid.”
The tournament is set to commence on February 20th and run through March 1st, taking place in Berlin, Germany, at the Riot Games Arena.
The VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF, organized by Riot Games, will feature a total of 11 participating teams, including partner teams and Gentle Mates, the winners of last year’s Ascension Tournament. The competition will unfold in three stages: the group stage, play-in stage, and playoffs.
In the group stage, 3 groups will be formed, with the top team from each group advancing directly to the playoffs. The second-place teams will move on to the play-in stage. The playoff stage will include a total of 4 teams: the top 3 from the group stage and 1 from the play-in stage.
VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF Participating Teams:
- FNATIC
- Team Liquid
- Team Vitality
- Karmine Corp
- Team Heretics
- GIANTX
- Natus Vincere
- FUT Esports
- BBL Esports
- KOI
- Gentle Mates
VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF Tournament Table:
Group A:
- FUT Esports vs Team Heretics
- GIANTX vs Karmine Corp
Group B:
- Natus Vincere vs BBL Esports
- Team Liquid vs KOI
Group C:
- Team Vitality vs Gentle Mates
- FNATIC vs TBD
VCT 2024 KICK-OFF Tournament Format:
Group Stage:
- 3 groups in total: 2 groups of 4 teams, 1 group of 3 teams
- Teams with the highest rank in Champions 2023 receive a BYE to the second round
- Remaining teams are divided into pools based on 2023 performance, with 10 spots determined by lottery
- Each group competes in a BO3 double-elimination bracket
- 1st place in each group advances to the playoffs, 2nd place advances to the play-in stage
Play-In Stage:
- Three second-place teams compete in a round-robin format
- 1 team advances to the playoff stage
Playoff Stage:
- 4 teams compete in a single-elimination format
- Top 2 teams qualify for Masters Madrid
- Winning team earns seeding at Masters Madrid
Competition Summary:
- Tournament Name: VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF
- Venue: Berlin, Germany (Riot Games Arena)
- Number of Participating Teams: 11 teams
- Schedule: February 20th – March 1st
- Prize Money: Unannounced
- Patch: 8.0″