All the Exciting Events in the 2023 VALORANT Off-Season
As the 2023 VALORANT season comes to a close with the VCT Champions finals in the U.S., many are eagerly awaiting Riot’s plans for the off-season. Thankfully, Riot Games has heard the players’ requests for off-season events and has announced the OFF//SEASON, which will run from August 26, 2023, to January 2024.
Riot has organized over 40 events worldwide during this period. These events will include a range of competitions, from online show matches to LAN tournaments in major regions.
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The full list of OFF//SEASON events, sanctioned by Riot, was released earlier than planned on August 15. This announcement is just the first of many, as Riot has promised to release more off-season announcements in the coming weeks.
All VALORANT OFF//SEASON events by region
Americas OFF//SEASON events for VCT 2023
Here are all the planned events in the Americas for the VCT 2023 OFF//SEASON, listed chronologically:
– AGS Cup: A live LAN tournament at the Argentina Game Show in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from September 3 to October 16.
– Neon Dream Women’s VALORANT Invitational: An online competition for all North American players from September 6 to September 10.
– Resistance Cup by G-Shock: An online competition for eight invited Brazilian VALORANT organizations from September 12 to September 15.
– The Knight’s Forge: A LAN event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for 32 top NA teams from September 21 to September 24.
– For Those Who Dare: An online event followed by a LAN tournament from September 30 to November 4, ending at the ASUS ROG HQ in California.
– Liquid Open: A multi-region tournament taking place remotely online from October 2 to October 15.
– MEG 2023: An online tournament with LAN finals for Latin American teams from October 5 to November 4, concluding in Brazil.
– ACE Double Down: An online tournament for LATAM-based teams from October 19 to October 18.
– Spike Drop: Vegas Heist: A LAN tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 27 to October 29.
– Plant the Spike for Charity: A charity tournament entirely online for LATAM North players and content creators from November 2 to November 5.
– The Cozy Clash: An online NA tournament with finals LAN from November 6 to December 7 in Frisco, Texas.
– The OFF//SEASON Showdown: An online tournament hosted by talent member Sean Gares from November 10 to November 12, allowing regular players to face pro teams.
– SUPERDOME: A LAN event in Columbia, offering LATAM teams a chance to compete from November 10 to November 12.
– VALORANT Cross-Fire: An online event for LATAM North and South Challengers and Game Changers teams to compete against each other from November 15 to November 26.
– GGWP 2023: A LAN event aiming to connect esports fans to players live in Brazil from November 25 to November 26.
– Geek Lounge VALORANT Invitational: An online tournament for eight LATAM South teams from November 28 to December 9.
Alongside these events, Riot has also confirmed the Ludwig x Tarik Invitational Two, with more details to be announced soon.
Pacific OFF//SEASON events for VCT 2023
Here are all the planned events in the Pacific region for the VCT 2023 OFF//SEASON, listed chronologically:
– Mineski VxV 2023: A Filipino event with both online and offline portions from August 18 to November 5.
– TEC Challenger Series: An online tournament with LAN finals hosted in India from September 2 to September 3.
– The VALORANT Sensational Social Summer Shindig: An online tournament featuring Oceania’s biggest talents from September 8 to September 10.
– Red Bull Home Ground: A LAN event in Tokyo from September 11 to November 5, featuring local and international teams.
– The Nerdpunt Invitational: An online tournament for Oceania teams from September 15 to October 29.
– XP Esports: Weekend events for players in Oceania on October 4, October 18, November 1, November 15, and November 22 in local LAN Centers in Queensland.
– Japan Hype Up Tour JAPAN: A tour-based live tournament in Japan from October 2 to October 3 and November 11, traveling from Osaka to Nagoya and Shibuya.
– TEN_ VALORANT GLOBAL INVITATIONAL: A LAN event in Busan, South Korea, from October 7 to October 8, featuring four teams from around the world.
– FFL RESORT in Okinawa: A live vacation event in Okinawa from October 13 to October 15, where pro players and streamers compete for fun.
– The Liquid Open Powered by IMC: An online tournament for players from Australia and New Zealand from October 9 to October 22.
– Penta Pro Series VALORANT Season Two: An online tournament with LAN finals in Mumbai from October 25 to December 10.
– VALORANT Game Changers OCE: An online event from November 11 to November 19.
– HACG CUP: An online tournament with LAN finals in November, offering students the chance to play with professionals.
– VALORANT India Invitational ’23: A LAN event hosted in India from November 24 to November 26.
– AFREECATV VALORANT LEAGUE: A LAN event in the Afreeca Coliseum in South Korea from December 5 to December 10.
– Asia-Pacific Predator League Grand Finals: A LAN event in Manila, Philippines, on January 13 and January 14 for APAC teams.
EMEA OFF//SEASON events for VCT 2023
Here are all the planned events in the EMEA region for the VCT 2023 OFF//SEASON:
– Challengers DACH Arcade: An online tournament for Challengers DACH teams from September 16 to November 26.
– Coupe De France: An online tournament featuring teams from France and Benelux regions of Europe from September 21 to October 1.
– Crossfire x Mediamarkt e Intel: An online tournament with LAN finals in Barcelona, Spain, from October 2 to November 12.
– THE POKAL: An online group stage with offline playoffs for teams across the DACH region from October to December.
– STYRDA VALORANT NORDIC CLASH: An online tournament from October 2 to December 17, deciding the Nordic VALORANT champions.
– Spike Nations EMEA: An offline and online tournament from October 24 to December 17, ending with finals in Madrid, Spain.
– SUPERDOME: An online tournament with LAN finals in Cairo, Egypt, from November 4 to December 9.
– Challengers Portugal: Drift: An online tournament with offline playoffs ending at Lisboa Games Week in Portugal on November 26.
– ESA Open Fire All Stars: A tournament with online and offline elements from November to December, culminating in a LAN final in Turkey.
Riot’s official August 11 OFF//SEASON announcement post contains more information about these events for those interested in participating.
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