Get ready for the VCT AMERICAS 2024 KICK-OFF, Riot Games just shared the game plan for this official tournament happening in los ageles. It’s all set to kick off on February 16th and run until March 3rd.
This tournament, sponsored by riot games, Will feature 11 teams, including special partner squads and last year’s Ascension Tournament champs, G2 Esports. The stakes are high – the top two teams will get a ticket to Masters Madrid.
Breaking it down, the competition unfolds in three stages: group stage, play-in, and playoffs. Each of the three groups will see the best team move directly to the playoffs, while the runner-up heads to the play-ins. It’s a showdown among 4 teams in the playoffs, with 3 group toppers and 1 play-in survivor.
VCT AMERICAS 2024 Participating Teams
- Sentinels
- 100 Thieves
- Cloud9
- N.R.G
- Evil Geniuses
- FURIA
- LOUD
- MIBR
- KRÜ Esports
- Leviatán
VCT AMERICAS 2024 Tournament Table
- NRG vs FURIA
- Cloud9 vs MIBR
- LOUD vs Sentinels
- Leviatán vs 100 Thieves
- KRÜ Esports vs G2 Esports
- Evil Geniuses vs TBD
VCT 2024 KICK-OFF Tournament Format
Group Stage:
- Three groups total:
- Two groups with four teams each.
- One group with three teams.
- Seeding:
- Top teams from Champions 2023 (by ranking) placed in three-team groups and receive a first-round bye.
- Remaining 10 teams:
- Divided into pools based on 2023 performance.
- Remaining 10 spots allocated via lottery.
- Format:
- Each group in a double-elimination BO3 bracket.
- Group winners advance to playoffs.
- Second-place teams advance to play-in stage.
Play-in Stage:
- Three second-place teams compete in a round-robin format.
- Winner advances to playoffs.
Playoff Stage:
- Four teams (group winners + play-in winner) compete in single-elimination format.
- Top two teams qualify for Masters Madrid.
- Winner earns preferential seeding at Masters Madrid.
Competition Summary:
- Tournament: VCT Americas 2024 Kick-Off
- Location: Los Angeles, USA
- Venue: Riot Games Arena
- Teams: 11
- Dates: February 16th – March 3rd
- Prize Money: Unannounced
You can also checkout VCT EMEA 2024 KICK-OFF and VCT PACIFIC 2024 KICK-OFF.