The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is a popular esports league that attracts millions of viewers every year. In 2023, the VCT NA Challengers League will feature some of the best teams from North America competing for a chance to qualify for the prestigious VCT Masters Tour. In this comprehensive guide, we will take a closer look at all of the teams in the NA Challengers League and provide an overview of their strengths, weaknesses, and what to expect from them in 2023.
Introduction
The VCT NA Challengers League is one of the most competitive leagues in Valorant esports, featuring some of the best teams from North America. In this guide, we will take a closer look at all of the teams in the league and provide an overview of their strengths, weaknesses, and what to expect from them in 2023.
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Overview of VCT NA Challengers League
Teams in the League
The VCT NA Challengers League will feature 16 teams, including some of the most popular and successful teams from North America. Here are all of the teams in the league:
- 100 Thieves
Cloud9
C9 Blue
- Dyson Gaming
- Fnatic NA
- KOVA Kairos Esports
- Liquid
- Misfits Valorant
- NRG Esports
*Sentinels
- T1
- TSM FTX
- Team Envy
- XSET
-
Zenith Esports
Format and Rules
The VCT NA Challengers League will use a split system, with the first half of the season taking place from January to May and the second half running from June to November. Each team will play every other team in their group once during the regular season, with the top eight teams qualifying for the playoffs.
In the playoffs, the top four teams from each group will be seeded based on their performance during the regular season, while the remaining eight teams will be seeded based on their performance in the Relegation Tournament. The playoffs will consist of a single-elimination bracket, with the winners of each match moving on to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Top 5 Teams to Watch in 2023
Cloud9
Cloud9 are one of the most successful teams in Valorant esports, having won multiple championships and accolades over the years. They have a strong roster featuring some of the best players in North America, including Jake "Sassy" Sully, William "Zooms" Jensen, and Tyson "TenZ" Hartman. In 2023, they will be looking to continue their dominance and take home another championship.
Sentinels
The
Sentinels
are another top team in Valorant esports, having won multiple championships and accolades over the years. They have a strong roster featuring some of the best players in North America, including Trevor "Trev" Wallace, Jared "TenZ" Hartman, and Shahzam. In 2023, they will be looking to continue their success and take home another championship.
100 Thieves
The 100 Thieves are one of the most popular teams in Valorant esports, having won multiple championships and accolades over the years. They have a strong roster featuring some of the best players in North America, including Tyson "TenZ" Hartman, William "Zooms" Jensen, and Valeria "Valliate" Sofier. In 2023, they will be looking to continue their success and take home another championship.
C9 Blue
C9 Blue is the sister team of
Cloud9
, featuring some of the best up-and-coming players in North America. They have a strong roster featuring some of the most promising young talent in the league, including Jett "Jett" Hartman and Tyson "TenZ" Hartman. In 2023, they will be looking to continue their growth and take home a championship.
TSM FTX
TSM FTX is one of the most successful teams in Valorant esports, having won multiple championships and accolades over the years. They have a strong roster featuring some of the best players in North America, including Tyson "TenZ" Hartman, William "Zooms" Jensen, and Trevor "Trev" Wallace. In 2023, they will be looking to continue their success and take home another championship.