VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff: Teams, Schedule and More

Right here’s every little thing that you must find out about VCT 2024: EMEA Kickoff, together with details about the groups, format and an up to date schedule

Berlin’s Riot Video games Area is able to characteristic the second EMEA League since Valorant’s franchising. With 11 groups, the EMEA Kickoff will begin on February 20. Issues will likely be a lot totally different this time in comparison with 2023, because the month-long round-robin format will likely be changed by GSL teams, making the event a lot shorter. 

Groups will likely be preventing for a spot within the upcoming Masters Madrid in addition to EMEA Factors that may assist them safe slots on this yr’s Champions occasion. Right here’s your viewer information for the 2024 EMEA League:

VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff Stream – Easy methods to Watch

You may tune into the EMEA League by the next official streams:

• https://www.twitch.television/valorant_EMEA 
• https://www.youtube.com/@VALORANTEsportsEMEA

VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff – Checklist of Groups

All ten groups from the 2023 season will reappear, with one newcomer from EMEA Ascension. Listed here are the 11 teams competing in the EMEA Kickoff. 

• FNATIC
• GIANTX
• Karmine Corp
• KOI
• NAVI
• Crew Heretics
• Crew Liquid
• Crew Vitality
• BBL Esports
• FUT Esports
• Mild Mates

VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff – Prize 

The highest two groups from the occasion will qualify for Masters Madrid, with the winner securing 3 EMEA Factors. 

VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff – Format

This yr’s league construction differs considerably from 2023’s round-robin matches. The format has turn into barely extra sophisticated, with 11 groups within the competitors. The Kickoff will begin with a Group Stage, adopted by a Play-In stage and Playoffs. 

Group Stage

There will likely be three GSL teams at this stage. The highest groups from every group will advance to the playoffs. The second finest must compete within the Play-In stage. 

Out of the three teams, two will characteristic 4 groups apiece. The third group can have three groups to accommodate the league’s 11 groups. 

FNATIC, one of the best EMEA workforce at Champions 2023, will obtain a bye in Group C as a result of their efficiency final yr. In consequence, profitable just one match will qualify them for the Playoffs. 

Play-In 

The second-place squads from every of the three teams will proceed to the Play-In stage. In Play-In, the three squads will compete in a round-robin fashion. The highest roster will make it to the playoffs.

Playoffs

4 eligible groups from the Group Stage and Playoffs will take part within the Playoffs, which will likely be a single-elimination bracket. 

VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff – Schedule

Not like the earlier yr, the 2024 EMEA League will span simply over per week. Most days will embrace 2-3 matchups, starting at 05:00 PT / 08:00 ET / 14:00 CET or 08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 17:00 CET, respectively. Here is an up to date schedule of outcomes and future matches:

Group Stage

Day 1, Tuesday, February 20

• FUT Esports vs Crew Heretics – 08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 17:00 CET
• GIANTX vs Karmine Corp – 11:00 PT / 14:00 ET / 20:00 CET

Day 2, Wednesday, February 21

• Natus Vincere vs BBL Esports – 05:00 PT / 08:00 ET / 14:00 CET
• Crew Liquid vs KOI – 08:00 PT / 11:00 ET / 17:00 CET
• Crew Vitality vs Mild Mates – 11:00 PT / 14:00 ET / 20:00 CET

Day 3, Thursday, February 22

• TBA vs TBA – TBA
• TBA vs TBA – TBA
• TBA vs FNATIC – TBA

Day 4, Friday, February 23

• TBA vs TBA – TBA
• TBA vs TBA – TBA
• TBA vs TBA – TBA

The remainder of the schedule will likely be up to date because the occasion progresses.

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