The global VALORANT competitive scene is about to witness another thrilling showdown when the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 brings together the world’s top 12 teams. This historic event marks Riot Games’ first major international S-tier tournament in China, and fans can expect the participating teams to demonstrate their skill and strategy.
The defending Masters Madrid champions from America will not be present in Shanghai, but 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, and Leviatán will represent the region. These teams will compete against tough rivals such as Fnatic, Paper Rex, Edward Gaming, and Gen.G, as players from all over the world fight for victory.
VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 Format
The tournament will follow the same format as Masters Madrid, beginning with an exciting Swiss stage. The teams will compete in this stage to earn a spot in the double-elimination bracket stage, where the top teams from each region will face off to determine the champion.
The first-place teams from each major VCT region will receive byes into the playoffs, while the remaining teams will compete in the Swiss stage. From May 23 to 27, these teams will compete in a series of matches, hoping to win two before losing two. Matches will be best-of-three, with teams with identical records facing off until only four teams remain.
In the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 bracket stage, the top four teams from the Swiss stage will compete against the top teams from the Americas, China, Pacific, and EMEA regions. These eight teams will compete for the grand prize, with only one emerging as the winner.
VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 Teams
Here are the teams participating in VCT Masters Shanghai 2024:
| VCT Americas | VCT EMEA | VCT China | VCT Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 100 Thieves | 1. Fnatic | 1. EDward Gaming | 1. Paper Rex |
| 2. G2 Esports | 2. Team Heretics | 2. FunPlus Phoenix | 2. Gen.G |
| 3. Leviatán | 3. FUT Esports | 3. Dragon Ranger Gaming | 3. T1 |
VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 Schedule and Scores
Swiss stage
The event’s schedule from May 23 to 27. Image via Riot Games
Thursday, May 23 – Round one
- 3am CT: G2 Esports 2-1 T1
- Breeze: G2 13-8
- Ice Box: T1 13-1
- Lotus: G2 14-12
- 6am CT: FunPlus Phoenix 2-1 FUT Esports
- Sunset: FPX 13-7
- Lotus: FUT 14-12
- Ice Box: FPX 13-10
Friday, May 24 – Round one
- 3am CT: Gen.G 2-1 Leviatán
- Icebox: LEV 13-7
- Lotus: GEN 13-5
- Breeze: GEN 13-7
- 6am CT: Team Heretics 2-0 Dragon Ranger Gaming
- Icebox: TH 13-5
- Sunset: TH 13-5
Saturday, May 25 – Round two – High Matches
- 3am CT: FunPlus Phoenix 1-0 Gen.G is LIVE
- Lotus: 16-14
- Sunset is map two.
- Ascent is map three.
- 6am CT: G2 Esports vs. Team Heretics
Sunday, May 26 – Round two- Low Matches
- 3am CT: Leviatán vs. T1
- 6am CT: Dragon Ranger Gaming vs. FUT Esports
Monday, May 27
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Playoffs stage
Wednesday, May 30 – Round one
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Thursday, May 31 – Round one
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Saturday, June 1 – Round one – Lower bracket
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Sunday, June 2 – Round two – Upper bracket
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Monday, June 3 – Round two – Lower bracket
- 3am CT: TBD vs. TBD
- 6am CT: TBD vs. TBD
Friday, June 7
- 2am CT: TBD vs. TBD (Upper finals)
- 5am CT: TBD vs. TBD (Lower semifinals)
Saturday, June 8
- 2am CT: TBD vs. TBD (Lower finals)
Sunday, June 9
- 2am CT: TBD vs. TBD (Finals)
How to watch VCT Masters Shanghai 2024
Fans can catch all the action from the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 on Riot Games’ VALORANT channels on Twitch and YouTube. There will also be broadcasts in other languages, and popular content creators will be co-streaming the event, offering fans a variety of viewing options to enjoy the tournament.
FAQs
Q. Who will qualify for the Masters in Shanghai?
A. The teams qualifying for the VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 come from different regions and are determined through their performance in their respective VCT leagues.
Q. Which teams are participating in VCT Masters Shanghai?
A. The teams participating in VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 are 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, Leviatán, Fnatic, Team Heretics, FUT Esports, EDward Gaming, FunPlus Phoenix, Dragon Ranger Gaming, Paper Rex, Gen.G, and T1.
Q. How often is VCT Masters?
A. The VCT Masters is typically held twice a year as part of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), which includes several stages leading up to the main event. The exact frequency can vary slightly each year based on Riot Games’ scheduling and event planning.
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