VALORANT Challengers League Groups Unveiled
The groups for the first circuit of the upcoming VALORANT Challengers league in North America were announced by tournament organizer Knights on Wednesday night.
Disguised, owned by streamer Disguised Toast, will face tough competition in Group A. The team includes some of the best teams invited to the circuit by Knights, such as FaZe Clan and G2 Esports.
Disguised secured qualification for the circuit through the open qualifiers, defeating teams like Oxygen Esports and Squirtle Squad in the first qualifier on Jan. 14. Led by former T1 in-game leader Joshua “steel” Nissan, Disguised now faces challenging opponents in Group B with The Guard and M80, known as two of the best teams in Challengers.
The groups for the VALORANT Challengers league are as follows:
Group A:
- FaZe Clan
- Shopify Rebellion
- G2 Esports
- Breakthru
- Oxygen Esports
- Squirtle Squad
Group B:
- TSM
- The Guard
- M80
- Disguised
- Dark Ratio
- OREsports
Although Group A shouldn’t be underestimated, FaZe Clan has shown strength in previous matches against teams like 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses. However, FaZe Clan has not played an official match since August last year.
G2 Esports, who recently ended their partnership with Riot Games to compete in the Americas international league, will also compete against FaZe Clan in Group A.
The first matchups of the VALORANT Challengers league in North America will begin on Feb. 1.
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