The Valorant Champions tournament is the biggest event of the year. It brings 16 teams around the globe together to compete for the number one spot and be the best Valorant team in the world. The tournament occurs in front of an enthusiastic audience at COEX Artium in Seoul and INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. This year, fans witnessed several shocking upsets, with strong teams like Gen.G, Vitality, and Paper Rexbeing eliminated. The playoff will be played from August 14th to August 25th, bringing the survival teams from the group stage to a closer step from the trophy.
Contents
- 1 Playoffs Format
- 2 Qualified Teams
- 3 Valorant Champions 2024 Schedule
- 4 Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
- 5 Upper Bracket Semifinals
- 6 Lower Bracket Round 1
- 7 Upper Bracket Final
- 8 Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
- 9 Lower Bracket Semifinal
- 10 Lower Bracket Final
- 11 Grand Final
- 12 Prize Pool Distribution
- 13 Where to Watch?
Playoffs Format
- A total of eight teams will participate
- Double-Elimination bracket
- All matches, except the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, are Best of 3
- The Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Best of 5
Qualified Teams
The eight teams that are playing in the Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs are:
- Sentinels
- DRX
- Fnatic
- Trace Esports
- EDward Gaming
- G2 Esports
- Team Heretics
- LEVIATÃN
Valorant Champions 2024 Schedule
Playoffs Schedule
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
August 14th
- Sentinels vs. DRX – 9:00 AM CET/ 3:00 AM EDT
- Trace Esports vs. EDward Gaming – 12:00 PM CET/ 6:00 AM EDT
August 15th
- G2 Esports vs. LEVIATÃN – 9:00 AM CET/ 3:00 AM EDT
- Team Heretics vs. Fnatics – 12:00 PM CET/ 6:00 AM EDT
Upper Bracket Semifinals
August 17th
- Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2
- Winner of Match 3 vs. Winner of Match 4
Lower Bracket Round 1
August 18th
- Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2
- Loser of Match 3 vs. Loser of Match 4
Upper Bracket Final
August 20th
- Winner of Match 5 vs. Winner of Match 6
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
August 21st
- Winner of Match 7 vs. Loser of Match 6
- Winner of Match 8 vs. Loser of Match 5
Lower Bracket Semifinal
August 23rd
- Winner of Match 10 vs. Winner of Match 11
Lower Bracket Final
August 24th
- Loser of Upper Bracket Final (Match 9) vs. Winner of Lower Bracket Semifinal (Match 12)
Grand Final
August 25th
- Winner of Upper Bracket Final (Match 9) vs. Winner of Lower Bracket Final (Match 13) (Bo5)
Note: Match dates are subject to change based on tournament progression and unforeseen circumstances.
Prize Pool Distribution
Total Prize Pool: USD 2,250,000
- 1st Place: $1,000,000 – TBD
- 2nd Place: $400,000 – TBD
- 3rd Place: $250,000 – TBD
- 4th Place: $130,000 – TBD
5th-16th Places:
- 5th-6th Place: $85,000 each – TBD
- 7th-8th Place: $50,000 each – TBD
- 9th-12th Place: $30,000 each
- 13th-16th Place: $20,000 each
Where to Watch?
The tournament will be streamed live on various platforms, focusing on Twitch and YouTube.
