The VCT EMEA Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) is an exciting opportunity for players in Europe, Middle East, and Africa to make it into the main Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) event. This qualifier will determine which teams will compete in the VCT EMEA Stage 3, and ultimately, in the VCT Grand Finals.
In this article, we will provide you with all the information you need about the VCT EMEA LCQ, including the schedule, results, teams, and where to watch. We will also explain how the qualifier works and what it takes for a team to advance to the next stage.
How the Qualifier Works
The VCT EMEA LCQ is a single-elimination tournament that features 16 of the top teams from Europe, Middle East, and Africa. These teams will compete in best-of-three matches in a double-elimination format. The top four teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage, where they will face off in best-of-five matches.
The winner of the VCT EMEA LCQ will receive a prize pool of $250,000 and a spot in the VCT EMEA Stage 3. The second and third place teams will also receive a share of the prize pool and a spot in the next qualifier.
The Teams
Here are the 16 teams that will compete in the VCT EMEA LCQ:
Group A
| Team |
Record |
| — | — |
| G2 Esports | 8-0 |
| NRG Esports | 7-1 |
| FaZe Clan | 6-2 |
| Origen | 5-3 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 4-4 |
| Vitality.
KR | 4-4 |
| Team Liquid | 3-5 |
| Gambit Esports | 2-6 |
Group B
| Team |
Record |
| — | — |
| FaZe Clan | 7-1 |
| NRG Esports | 6-2 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 5-3 |
| Vitality.
KR | 4-4 |
| Gambit Esports | 3-5 |
| G2 Esports | 2-6 |
| Origen | 1-7 |
| Team Liquid | 0-8 |
Group C
| Team |
Record |
| — | — |
| FaZe Clan | 7-1 |
| NRG Esports | 6-2 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 5-3 |
| Vitality.
KR | 4-4 |
| Gambit Esports | 3-5 |
| G2 Esports | 2-6 |
| Origen | 1-7 |
| Team Liquid | 0-8 |
Group D
| Team |
Record |
| — | — |
| FaZe Clan | 7-1 |
| NRG Esports | 6-2 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 5-3 |
| Vitality.
KR | 4-4 |
| Gambit Esports | 3-5 |
| G2 Esports | 2-6 |
| Origen | 1-7 |
| Team Liquid | 0-8 |
Schedule
Here is the schedule for the VCT EMEA LCQ:
Day 1 (June 19)
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Group A
and B matches start at 2 PM CEST
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Group C
and D matches start at 6 PM CEST
Day 2 (June 20)
- Top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage
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Group A
and B matches start at 1 PM CEST
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Group C
and D matches start at 5 PM CEST
Day 3 (June 21)
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Knockout stage matches start at 1 PM CEST
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Semifinals start at 4 PM CEST
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Grand Finals start at 7 PM CEST
Results
Here are the results of the VCT EMEA LCQ:
Group A
| Team |
Matches |
Record |
| — | — |
— |
| G2 Esports | FaZe Clan, Origen, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Vitality.
KR | 8-0 |
| NRG Esports | FaZe Clan, Origen, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Vitality.
KR | 7-1 |
| FaZe Clan | G2 Esports, NRG Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Vitality.
KR | 6-2 |
| Origen | G2 Esports, NRG Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Vitality.
KR | 5-3 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | G2 Esports, NRG Esports, FaZe Clan, Vitality.
KR | 4-4 |
| Vitality.
KR | G2 Esports, NRG Esports, Ninjas in Pyjamas, FaZe Clan | 4-4 |
| Team Liquid | FaZe Clan, Origen, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Vitality.
KR | 3-5 |
| Gambit Esports | G2 Esports, NRG Esports, Origen, Vitality.