The approaching VCT Masters Shanghai heralds the excitement of international Valorant competition, with teams still vying for qualification. Here’s a comprehensive overview, covering the tournament’s key aspects such as game days, schedule, participating teams, approved co-streamers, and more.
Scheduled to commence in late May, the second Masters event of the 2024 Valorant esports season unfolds in Shanghai, China. Twelve teams will secure qualification from the VCT International Leagues – VCT Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific.
Marking the inaugural VCT Masters event in China and the first in 2024 with 12 teams, VCT Masters Shanghai anticipates drawing in throngs of Chinese Valorant enthusiasts, eager to witness international competition and possibly witness a Chinese team clinch victory.
Schedule
VCT Masters Shanghai kicks off on May 23, running until June 9. The climax will unfold at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, renowned for hosting top-tier Dota 2 and League of Legends events previously. Details regarding stage dates and the match schedule will be updated accordingly.
Format
The tournament introduces an evolved format, building upon the structure seen in Madrid. Eight teams will engage in a Swiss format group stage, where the top four will progress. Notably, the highest-seeded team from each region earns a playoff buy-in. Moreover, teams have the liberty to select their opponents during the Swiss stage, allowing higher-seeded teams to strategize for favorable matchups.
Stream
Valorant Esports will broadcast the Masters Shanghai tournament on Twitch and YouTube platforms. The Twitch stream is conveniently embedded for viewers’ accessibility.
Co-streamers
As customary for Valorant esports events, content creators will host co-streams alongside the main broadcast. Updates regarding approved co-streamers will be provided when available.
Teams
Qualification for the tournament is ongoing, with teams from respective VCT leagues progressing through playoff stages. Those securing top three positions in their leagues will qualify for the event. Below is a list of participating teams and their respective VCT leagues along with their rosters.
| TEAM | VCT LEAGUE | ROSTER |
|---|---|---|
| T1 | Pacific | Sayaplayer, Carpe, xccurate, iZu, Rossy |
| Paper Rex | Pacific | mindfreak, f0rsakeN, d4v41, something, Jinggg |
| Gen.G | Pacific | Meteor, t3xture, Lakia, Munchkin, Karon |
| Fnatic | EMEA | Boaster, Derke, Alfajer, Leo, Chronicle |
| Team Heretics | EMEA | Boo, benjyfishy, MiniBoo, RieNs, Wo0t |
| TBD | EMEA | TBD |
| EDward Gaming | China | Haodong, CHICHOO, nobody, ZmjjKK, Smoggy |
| FunPlus Phoenix | China | AAAAY, BerLIN, Lysoar, autumn, Life |
| Dragon Ranger | China | TvirusLuke, Nicc, vo0kashu, TZH, Shion7 |
| G2 Esports | Americas | JonahP, trent, valyn, leaf, icy |
| 100 Thieves | Americas | Asuna, bang, Cryocells, eeiu, Boostio |
| TBD | Americas | TBD |