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Stage 1 of VCT EMEA 2024 is well underway, and fans are loving the action-filled matches. 11 teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region are competing to secure a spot at VCT Masters Shanghai. Out of these 11 teams, only the top three will be able to book their tickets to Shanghai.
Many teams like Fnatic, Team Heretics, and Karmine Corp are favorites to secure the win. Naturally, all the organizations will be looking to give their best. This article will cover all the required information including the new format, prize pool, complete match schedule, and more.
VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1: Format, teams, venue, and prize pool
Format
VCT is following a new format for this event. The teams are split into Group Alpha and Group Omega. They will compete in the group stage in best-of-three matches. Following the conclusion of these games, the top three from each group will advance to playoffs.
Performing well in the group stage matches and getting the top seed will grant that team a bye in the semifinals. In playoffs, the top six organizations will compete in a single-elimination bracket followed by a double-elimination bracket. The final matches of the event, the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final will be conducted in best-of-five format.
Teams
Listed below are the eleven teams that will be participating in VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1:
- Karmine Corp
- Team Heretics
- Natus Vincere
- Fnatic
- Team Vitality
- KOI
- FUT Esports
- Gentle Mates
- Team Liquid
- BBL Esports
- GIANTX
Venue
All matches will take place in the Riot Games Arena situated in Berlin.
Prize Pool
The cash prize of VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1 is yet to be revealed. The table will be updated once this information has been made official by the tournament organizers.
VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1: Group Stage Schedule and Results
Note: The schedule and score for the playoffs will be updated following the conclusion of the group stage.
Week 1
Day 1 - April 3, 2024
- Karmine Corp vs GIANTX (2-0): Breeze (13-4); Sunset (13-9)
- KOI vs Team Liquid (0-2): Split (9-13); Ascent (7-13)
Day 2 - April 4, 2024
- Team Vitality vs Navi (0-2): Bind (9-13); Lotus (4-13)
- Fnatic vs Team Heretics (0-2): Icebox (4-13); Lotus (15-17)
Day 3 - April 5, 2024
- Team Liquid vs FUT Esports (0-2): Split (5-13); Icebox (8-13)
- BBL Esports vs Gentle Mates (0-2): Ascent (7-13); Sunset (11-13)
Week 2
Day 1 - April 10, 2024
- Karmine Corp vs FUT Esports (1-2): Bind (13-11); Lotus (8-13); Breeze (7-13)
- Team Vitality vs Team Heretics (2-1): Breeze (13-9); Sunset (11-9); Icebox (13-9)
Day 2 - April 11, 2024
- Team Liquid vs Navi (1-2): Lotus (13-10); Split (11-13); Ascent (5-13)
- BBL Esports vs KOI (2-0): Breeze (13-4); Icebox (13-3)
Day 3 - April 12, 2024
- Fnatic vs GIANTX (2-1): Bind (13-5); Breeze (5-13); Split (13-7)
- Karmine Corp vs Gentle Mates (2-0): Split (13-6); Icebox (13-6)
Week 3
Day 1 - April 17, 2024
- Gentle Mates vs Fnatic (0-2): Breeze (6-13); Lotus (4-13)
- Karmine Corp vs Navi (1-2): Bind (13-7); Sunset (7-13); Split (6-13)
Day 2 - April 18, 2024
- BBL Esports vs Team Heretics (2-0): Split (13-7); Sunset (13-10)
- Team Vitality vs FUT Esports (2-1): Ascent (7-13); Icebox (13-9); Sunset (13-9)
Day 3 - April 19, 2024
- Team Liquid vs GIANTX (2-1): Lotus (14-16); Icebox (13-7); Ascent (13-11)
- Fnatic vs KOI (2-0): Bind (13-11); Icebox (13-4)
Week 4
Day 1 - April 24, 2024
- Team Liquid vs Team Heretics (0-2): Sunset (2-13); Bind (7-13)
- Team Vitality vs Gentle Mates (0-2): Icebox (5-13); Sunset (5-13)
Day 2 - April 25, 2024
- Fnatic vs FUT Esports (0-2): Split (7-13); Lotus (13-15)
- BBL Esports vs Navi (2-1): Ascent (8-13); Sunset (13-8); Split (13-9)
Day 3 - April 26, 2024
- Team Vitality vs GIANTX (2-1): Lotus (14-16); Breeze (13-7); Sunset (13-6)
- Karmine Corp vs KOI (2-1): Sunset (13-7); Icebox (7-13); Bind (15-13)
Week 5
Day 1 - May 1, 2024
- BBL Esports vs GIANTX - 8 am PT / 5 pm CET / 8:30 pm IST
- Karmine Corp vs Team Heretics - 11 am PT / 8 pm CET / 11:30 pm IST
Day 2 - May 2, 2024
- Team Vitality vs KOI - 8 am PT / 5 pm CET / 8:30 pm IST
- Navi vs Fnatic - 11 am PT / 8 pm CET / 11:30 pm IST
Day 3 - May 3, 2024
- Team Liquid vs Gentle Mates - 8 am PT / 5 pm CET / 8:30 pm IST
- BBL Esports vs FUT Esports - 11 am PT / 8 pm CET / 11:30 pm IST
Where to watch VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1: Livestream details
Valorant esports fans worldwide can watch VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1 live on the official VCT EMEA Twitch and YouTube channels. The livestream links for VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1 are listed below.
- VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1 on Twitch: Watch here
- VCT EMEA 2024 Stage 1 on YouTube: Watch here
That concludes our foray into Stage 1 of VCT EMEA 2024.
