VCT Ascension China 2024: Teams, schedule, live results, and more

VCT Ascension China 2024 is all set to start on September 11, 2024. As anticipation builds around Shanghai City, Valorant fans can expect some nerve-wracking action among these tier-2 teams in the competitive scene. Eight teams across the Chinese region based on their NC Circuit Points have emerged in the VCT CN Arena to secure their spot in the 2025 CN League. The A Tier tournament is set to conclude on September 21, 2024.

Keeping that in mind, this article will provide all the necessary information fans must know regarding Ascension China 2024.

VCT Ascension China 2024: Format, teams, venue, and prize pool

Format

As discussed, the top eight active teams from the China region have qualified for this A Tier prestigious tournament based on the CP (Circuit Points).

Eight teams will be divided into two groups, and it’ll follow the standard GSL format.
First and second-place holders from both groups will qualify for the Playoffs stage.
The playoff stage will follow the double-elimination bracket.
All the matches in this tournament except Lower and Grand Final will follow the BO3 (best of 3) format.
The Lower and Grand Final matches will follow the standard BO5 (best of 5) format.

All teams participating in VCT Ascension China 2024

Here are the eight active teams participating in the Ascension China 2024 based on the NC Circuit points:

XLG Esports
KeepBest Gaming
Chosen Clique Gaming
ZY Gaming
Rare Atom
ALG
Qing Jiu Club
Xtreme Gaming

Place	$ (USD)	Qualifies to	Participant
1st	TBD	2025 CN League	XLG Esports
2nd	TBD	-	Rare Atom
3rd	TBD	-	Chosen Clique Gaming
4th	TBD	-	ALG
5th-6th	TBD	-	ZY Gaming KeepBest Gaming
7th-8th	TBD	-	Xtreme GamingQing Jiu Club

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VCT Ascension China 2024 venue

The Ascension China 2024 will be hosted at the VCT CN Arena in Shanghai, China, starting on September 11, 2024.

VCT Ascension China 2024 prize pool

As of this writing, Riot Games hasn’t revealed the official prize pool of VCT Ascension China 2024. However, this article will be revised once the company comes up with an update.

In the meantime, players will be thrilled to know that the winner of this prestigious Ascension China 2024 tournament will directly secure a spot in the 2025 CN League.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

VCT Ascension China 2024: Schedule and results

Here are all the matches and results of VCT Ascension China 2024:

Group Stage

Day 1 - September 11, 2024

ZY Gaming vs Rare Atom (0-2): Lotus (7-13); Haven (9-13)
XLG Esports vs Xtreme Gaming (2-1): Binds (8-13); Sunset (13-5); Lotus (13-9)

Day 2 - September 12, 2024

Chosen Clique Gaming vs ALG (2-0): Bind (13-6); Haven (13-3)
KeepBest Gaming vs Qing Jiu Club (2-0): Abyss (13-10); Haven (13-6)

Day 3 - September 13, 2024

Rare Atom vs XLG Esports (2-0): Lotus (13-7); Sunset (13-6)
Chosen Clique Gaming vs KeepBest Gaming (2-0): Haven (13-7); Bind (13-8)

Day 4 - September 14, 2024

ZY Gaming vs Xtreme Gaming (2-0): Sunset (13-4); Bind (13-5)
ALG vs Qing Jiu Club (2-1): Sunset (5-13); Haven (13-3); Abyss (13-9)

Day 5 - September 15, 2024

XLG Esports vs ZY Gaming (2-1): Lotus (13-11); Ascent (3-13); Icebox (13-9)
KeepBest Gaming vs ALG (1-2): Ascent (13-6); Abyss (10-13); Bind (10-13)

Results: Rare Atom, ALG, Chosen Clique Gaming, and XLG Esports qualify for the playoffs

Playoffs

Upper Bracket Semifinals

Rare Atom vs ALG (2-0): Haven (13-3); Sunset (13-1)
Chosen Clique Gaming vs XLG Esports (0-2): Icebox (5-13); Abyss (10-13)

Lower Bracket Semifinal

ALG vs Chosen Clique Gaming (1-2): Haven (16-14); Sunset (13-15); Ascent (7-13)

Upper Bracket Final

Rare Atom vs XLG Esports (2-1): Sunset (10-13); Bind (13-5); Ascent (14-12)

Lower Bracket Final

XLG Esports vs Chosen Clique Gaming (3-2): Ascent (11-13); Sunset (13-8); Abyss (13-8); Lotus (12-14); Haven (13-2)

Grand Finals

Rare Atom vs XLG Esports (0-3): Bind (5-13); Sunset (5-13); Lotus (7-13)

Results: XLG Esports qualify for VCT China League 2025

Where to watch VCT Ascension China 2024: Livestream details

Valorant enthusiasts worldwide can stay tuned to VCT China’s official YouTube and Twitch channels to witness some nail-biting matchups between the tier-2 teams.

Ascension China 2024 on YouTube: Click Here
Ascension China 2024 on Twitch: Click Here

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