Excited for this year’s VCT? Following a dynamic inaugural year, the upcoming second year of the Valorant Champions Tour promises even greater excitement. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about VCT Pacific Kickoff 2024.
VCT Pacific Kickoff 2024: Schedule, Changes, Prize Pool
Sponsored by Acer, Intel, Woori Bank, Red Bull, Ralph Lauren, Asahi Breweries, Tachihi, Steelcase, BenQ, Grab, and Pulsar, VCT Pacific is set to elevate the competition with increased stakes and intensified battles. The Pacific league is particularly thrilled to welcome Bleed Esports, who have emerged from Ascension last year, adding another layer of competitiveness to the event.
Several alterations have been introduced to VCT this year, which are as follows:
- VCT Pacific is part of the expanded VCT structure, alongside VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, and VCT CN.
- This season introduces three global events for teams to qualify for: Masters Madrid, Masters Shanghai, and Champions.
- Qualification pathways include Kickoff, Stage 1, and Stage 2.
- An extra team secures a spot in Champions through Championship Points, reflecting consistent performance throughout the season.
In addition to vying for the opportunity to qualify for international events, Pacific teams will compete for a total prize pool of USD 250,000. Marking the inaugural tournament of the year, VCT Pacific Kickoff will play a crucial role in determining the teams advancing to Masters Madrid, serving as an intense 8-day competition that sets a high standard for excellence throughout the year.
VCT Pacific Kickoff 2024: Kickoff Schedule and Bracket
The Kickoff event will unfold in three phases, encompassing a total of 19 matches over the course of 8 days. The initial phase involves the Group stage, adopting a GSL format with 11 teams randomly seeded into three groups. As the Pacific Champions from the previous year, PRX automatically secures a position in Group C.
Subsequently, the Play-ins stage adopts a single round-robin format, with the top four teams progressing to the Playoffs. In the Playoffs, teams will navigate a single-elimination bracket, and the top two teams emerging from this stage will secure coveted spots at Masters Madrid, marking the inaugural global VCT event for the year.
VCT Pacific Kickoff is scheduled to commence on February 17, 2024, and conclude on February 25. The match timings for each stage are as follows:
- Group Stage (February 17 – 21):
- Matches on February 17, 19, and 21 will kick off at 15:00 KST // 14:00 GMT+8.
- Matches on February 18 and 20 will commence at 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8.
- Play-ins (February 22):
- Matches will initiate at 15:00 KST // 14:00 GMT+8.
- Playoffs (February 24 – 25):
- Matches will start at 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8.
VCT Pacific Kickoff 2024: Ticketing Details and On-site Activities
- Location: S FACTORY, Seongsu-Dong, Seoul, South Korea.
- Date and Time: February 17-25, 2024.
- Ticket Sales Start: February 1, 2024, 12:00 KST // 11:00 GMT+8.
Here’s how you can buy tickets:
- Non-Korean Residents:
- Visit the Ticket Website (https://www.globalinterpark.com/).
- Search for “VCT Pacific” or “VALORANT.”
- Follow the English or Japanese instructions for seat selection and checkout.
- Korean Fans:
- Purchase tickets from Korean Website (https://ticket.interpark.com/).
Attendees can partake in various on-site activities. Check them out below!
- Icebox Pop-up:
- Experience an immersive Icebox-themed pop-up at S FACTORY.
- Explore official VCT Pacific and Riot merchandise.
- Enjoy Snowman Slushies and pizza in the esports pub.
- Champions Countdown Spike:
- Celebrate VCT Pacific’s launch with a Spike-themed photo opportunity.
- Commence the countdown towards Champions 2024.
- VCT Photo Booths:
- Capture the excitement at VALORANT and VCT branded photozones.
- Unique props available for creative expressions.
- Fan Sign Walls:
- Show support for your favorite teams by leaving messages on fan sign walls.
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That’s all you need to know about the VCT Pacific Kickoff 2024. If you’d like to brush up on your Valorant skills, check out the 5 Best Valorant Crosshairs.