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Get ready for Valorant Champions 2023, the third edition of the global championship. This time, the action is taking place in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. It's a special year too, with the launch of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) partnership, introducing the EMEA, Americas, and Pacific Leagues. This tournament is the ultimate showdown to wrap up the competitive season.
Sixteen powerhouse teams from the regions of EMEA, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and China will be stepping onto the stage. Notably, this event marks the debut of an international Valorant competition in North America. The prize pool is a massive $2.25 million, more than double what was offered in the 2022 Champions event.
The Group Stage Format (August 6 to August 13):
- 16 teams will be divided into four double-elimination groups.
- The top two teams from each group will progress to the playoffs.
- All matches will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format.
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Champions 2023 promises a spectacular showdown with the top players battling it out, all aiming to claim victory. It's the ultimate climax of this season's esports journey. Here's everything that you need to know about the group stage.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 6, August 11
Results
- Giants Gaming vs. KRÜ Esports(2-0): Lotus (13-10), Pearl (14-12)
- NRG Esports vs. ZETA DIVISION (2-0): Bind (15-13), Haven (13-1)
Day 6 of Valorant Champions presented two elimination matches. The first was between LATAM's KRÜ Esports and EMEA's Giants Gaming. KRÜ had a great start as they neared a map victory on Lotus. However, Giants were able to make a comeback and won KRÜ's map pick by 13-10. The second map, Pearl, had a similar story where KRÜ could almost equalize the series. Giants were resilient yet again and fought hard to take the map to overtime and won by 14-12, closing the Bo3 (best-of-three) series by 2-0.
The second matchup of the day, the faceoff between Americas' NRG Esports and Japan's ZETA DIVISION, started off with a bang. Both teams went back and forth in the first few rounds, winning one thrifty round after another. ZETA ended up with a significant lead, but NRG were able to crawl their way back. The first map went to overtime, and despite some heroics from ZETA's players, the map went to NRG with a score of 15-13. The same could not be said for Haven, as NRG absolutely dominated ZETA with Harbor-Viper composition and won by 13-1, closing the Bo3 series by 2-0.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 5, August 10
Results
- Paper Rex vs. EDward Gaming (2-0): Fracture (13-7), Pearl (16-14)
- LOUD vs. Team Liquid (2-0): Haven (13-2), Split (13-8)
- T1 vs. Fun Plus Phoenix (2-0): Lotus (13-10), Bind (13-7)
Day 5 of Valorant Champions 2023 seemed quite uneventful, despite featuring some of the best teams across the world. In Paper Rex and EDG's match-up, Paper Rex absolutely demolished them on the first map, Fracture, with their carefully coordinated chaotic playstyle. By the time EDG got back on track and understood the game plan, it was too late, as PRX won the series with a 2-0 scoreline.
LOUD and Team Liquid's matchup was expected to be a close battle. However, LOUD won with a huge differential of 13-2 on the first map, and 13-8 on the second. LOUD definitely stepped up their game and closed the series with a 2-0 score.
T1 and Fun Plus Phoenix had the most competitive battle in yesterday's matchups. Each team traded blows until T1 finally got the upper hand and secured their foothold in the game. Despite FPX's attempts at making a comeback, T1's dominant stature won them the series with an easy 2-0 score.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 4, August 9
Results
- Giants vs. EDward Gaming (1-2): Split (15-13), Bind (11-13), and Ascent (8-13)
- Fnatic vs. Bilibili Gaming (2-0): Haven (13-2), Lotus (13-8)
The Chinese teams that have qualified for Champions 2023 have been on a winning streak. With the commencement of Day 4, EDward Gaming (EDG) has dismantled Giants with a score line of 1-2. While Giants desperately clutched their first win on Split, EDward Gaming collectively wiped Giants across the floor as they dominated over Bind and Ascent. EDG’s nobody was definitely the man of the match, with a smashing KD of 1.6 on the board, his proficient tactics and impeccable initiation undoubtedly was carrying factor in the match.
Despite putting up a respectable fight, Fnatic got the better of BiliBili in both the map picks. Throughout the game, BiliBili’s constant attempts at readjusting and countering Fnatic was quite a sight to behold, and they undoubtedly gave their best. However, Fnatic ended up coming on top, winning the series with a scoreline of 2-0. The entirety of Fnatic showcased amazing teamwork and unmatched synergy, ultimately earning them the win in this matchup.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 3, August 8
Results
- Bilibili Gaming vs. NRG Esports (2-0): Lotus (14-12), Split (13-8)
- Fnatic vs. ZETA DIVISION (2-0): Fracture (13-5), Haven (13-6)
- FUT Esports vs. Evil Geniuses (0-2): Pearl (13-15), Bind (9-13)
To kick off Day 3, the Chinese representative caused the biggest upset in the tournament so far. Bilibili Gaming defeated NRG Esports 2-0 to earn their first win on an international stage. whzy, Bilibili's star Duelist, ended the series with 51 kills, which was 17 more than NRG's top fragger s0m.
The second match of the day ended in a way most viewers might have anticipated. Fnatic looked dominant on both Fracture and Haven, even trying out a new composition on the former. While the entire team looked crisp, Alfajer's performance on Killjoy stood out.
The day's third match was the closest, although EG took the series 2-0. FUT took the North American team to overtime on Pearl but could not close out the series despite their momentum. On Bind, EG looked more sorted and ran away with the map and the series in the second half.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 2, August 7
Results
- FUT Esports vs. T1 (2-0): Pearl (13-4); Haven (13-7)
- Evil Geniuses vs. FPX (2-0): Ascent (13-8); Pearl (13-8)
- NAVI vs. DRX (1-2): Bind (13-15); Split (13-9); Lotus (12-14)
The Group B opening matches were uneventful, as Evil Geniuses and FUT Esports crushed their opponents quite easily, both teams earning a flawless 2-0 victory. It was a hard-fought match between NAVI and DRX in the Group D winner's bracket. Ultimately, DRX managed to find a 14-12 overtime victory on the final map Lotus.
Valorant Champions 2023 highlights Day 1, August 6
Results
- NAVI vs. Team Liquid (2-0): Fracture (13-11); Bind (17-15)
- LOUD vs. DRX (1-2): Lotus (15-13); Split (6-13); Ascent (8-13)
NAVI kicked off the tournament with a 2-0 win over Team Liquid. On the other side, LOUD barely won on the Lotus map, but then DRX made a comeback to win on Split and Ascent.
Despite aspas' impressive efforts, DRX moves forward to play against Natus Vincere. LOUD will face Team Liquid in an elimination match. This is the first time LOUD is on a three-match losing streak, but they remain unfazed.
Note: The results will be updated as the tournament progresses.
