The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is a global esports competition that features some of the best teams and players from around the world competing for $1 million in prize money. In this article, we will provide an overview of the VCT 2023, including the schedule, results, standings, and additional information about the event.
Schedule
The VCT 2023 began on January 28th, 2023 with Group A and B qualifiers taking place in Europe, Asia, and North America. The top two teams from each group advanced to the Round of 16, which took place from February 4th to 12th, 2023.
The main event of the VCT 2023 will take place from March 3rd to 19th, 2023 at the IEM Cologne stadium in Germany. The top 16 teams from the Round of 16 will be divided into two groups of eight, with each group playing a round-robin format against each other.
The top four teams from each group will advance to the semifinals, which will take place on March 17th and 18th. The winners of the semifinals will advance to the grand finale, which will take place on March 19th.
Results
In the North American Group A qualifier, Cloud9 and Team Liquid advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups. In the North American Group B qualifier, TSM and FaZe Clan advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups.
In the European Group A qualifier, NRG and G2 Esports advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups. In the European Group B qualifier, Fnatic and MFG advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups.
In the Asian Group A qualifier, Gen.G and DRX advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups. In the Asian Group B qualifier, XQC and G2 Esports advanced to the Round of 16 after finishing first and second in their respective groups.
Standings
As of March 9th, 2023, here are the current standings for the VCT 2023:
Group A:
| Team | Wins | Losses | Differential |
| — | — | — | — |
| G2 Esports | 11 | 2 | +9 |
| Cloud9 | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| MFG | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| NRG | 3 | 9 | -6 |
Group B:
| Team | Wins | Losses | Differential |
| — | — | — | — |
| FaZe Clan | 10 | 2 | +8 |
| TSM | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| XQC | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Gen.G | 4 | 8 | -4 |
In Group A, G2 Esports and Cloud9 are currently tied for first place with 11 wins each. However, G2 Esports has a better differential than Cloud9, meaning they have a better win-loss record. In Group B, FaZe Clan and TSM are also tied for first place with 10 wins each.
Qualification Process
The qualification process for the VCT 2023 is split into two stages: regional qualifiers and the Group Stage. Teams that compete in regional qualifiers are divided into two groups of eight teams each, with each group playing a round-robin format against each other. The top two teams from each group advance to the Group Stage, where they are divided into two groups of eight teams each.
The top four teams from each group will advance to the Semifinals, and the winners of the Semifinals will advance to the Grand Finale. In addition to these teams, a wildcard team is also selected to participate in the VCT 2023 based on their performance in regional qualifiers.
Prize Money and Distribution
The VCT 2023 features a $1 million prize pool, with the winning team taking home the entire amount. The prize money is distributed as follows:
- First place: $600,000
- Second place: $300,000
- Third place: $150,000
- Fourth place: $75,000
- Fifth place: $50,000
- Sixth place: $25,000
- Seventh place: $10,000
- Eighth place: $5,000
In addition to the prize money, teams also receive a share of the revenue generated by Valorant, which includes in-game purchases and merchandise sales. This revenue is distributed based on the team’s performance in regional qualifiers and the Group Stage.
Conclusion
The VCT 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting competition, with some of the best teams from around the world competing for $1 million in prize money. With only a few days left until the main event begins, fans can expect to see some thrilling matches and intense action as these talented players showcase their skills on the battlefield.