VALORANT Esports | VCT Pacific Stage 1 & 2: Everything You Need to Know

With VCT Pacific Kickoff now behind us, fans can get ready to support our Pacific representatives, Gen.G and Paper Rex, at Masters Madrid.

But it's not over for our other teams, the Pacific season is just getting started!

VCT Pacific Stage 1 will soon begin with teams gearing up for more high stakes matchups and a chance to represent the region at our second global event of the year, Masters Shanghai.

Following Masters Shanghai, the excitement continues with VCT Pacific Stage 2, where teams will battle for a spot at Champions 2024 and a share of the USD 250,000 total prize pool.

We are also thrilled to announce that VCT Pacific Stage 1 and 2 will be held at Coex Artium.

Address: 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

The location for our Stage 2 Grand Finals will be announced at a later date.

STAGE 1 & 2 FORMAT

In Stage 1, teams will be randomly split into two groups, with five teams in group Alpha and six teams in group Omega. Alpha teams will face off against Omega teams in a single round-robin, best-of-three series. The top three teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs. With only three qualifying slots, teams will navigate a double elimination bracket to secure their seat at Masters Shanghai.

Teams will also earn a Championship Point for each match won, with the winner of Stage 1 receiving three additional Championship Points. These points will contribute to their qualification for Champions 2024 at the end of the season.

Stage 2 will maintain the same Alpha and Omega groupings as Stage 1, but this time, teams will compete against those from their own groups. The top six teams with the best performance over the course of Stage 1 and 2 will advance to the Stage 2 Playoffs.

Securing a spot at Champions 2024 will require a top three finish at the Stage 2 Playoffs or accruing the most Championship Points. Check out our format explainer video for a refresher on this year’s VCT Pacific format.

As things stand, Gen.G currently has three points from winning VCT Pacific Kickoff.

SCHEDULE

VCT Pacific Stage 1 will begin on 6 April and will run until 12 May. The tournament is structured in two stages:

Group stage: 6 April - 29 April
Playoffs: 3 May - 12 May

Stage 1 matches for both Group stage and Playoffs will begin at 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8.

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Stage 2 will start on 15 June and will continue until 21 July, also consisting of two stages:

Group stage: 15 June - 8 July
Playoffs: 12 July - 21 July

With the exception of Finals weekend on 20 and 21 July, all Stage 2 matches will also begin at 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8. Timings for Lower Finals and Grand Finals will be announced at a later date.

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The up-to-date schedule for VCT Pacific can be found at VALORANTESPORTS.com and will be routinely updated throughout the event.

TICKETING DETAILS

Get immersed in the action and support your favorite teams in-person! Tickets for Stage 1 Group Stage will be on sale starting 18 March, 14:00 KST // 13:00 GMT+8. Fans can buy tickets for specific matches of their choice each day. Additional tickets will open for purchase 12 days before each match day.

Stage 1 Playoff and Stage 2 tickets will be announced at a later date, stay tuned for more information on when it releases.

Non-Korean Residents can purchase a ticket by visiting this ticket WEBSITE and type in "VCT Pacific" and/or "VALORANT" in the search bar to find the ticket page. The ticket page is available in English and Japanese. Follow the instructions to select your seats and checkout.

Fans in Korea can purchase tickets from this WEBSITE.

COSTREAMING

Anyone wishing to host a costream must read and agree to our VCT Costreaming Guidelines listed in our sign-up form, and comply with the following steps to gain permission to costream the event.

If you want to costream the VCT Pacific, apply to host a Watch Party here. Then, keep an eye on your email. Please allow a few days for review. If your application is approved, you’ll receive a message from us giving you permission to co-stream.

ON-SITE ACTIVITIES

Apart from watching thrilling VCT Pacific matches, on-site fans will have a range of activities to enjoy at the venue including:

Team Capsule Exhibition

We are bringing the VCT Pacific Team Capsules to life at our exhibition featuring every team’s Classic skins, player card flags, and sprays. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself with our in-game items!

Riot Games and VCT Pacific Team Merch Store

Our merch store is making a comeback for Stage 1! Get official VCT Pacific and Riot shirts, caps and Tactibears.

VCT Photo Booths

Capture a lasting memory at our trendy photobooths. Create personalized keepsakes with our unique props that will make your experience unforgettable.

Fan Sign Walls

The fan signing walls make its return! Leave your mark and have your passion felt by your favorite teams by penning your messages of support on the walls.

BROADCAST LINKS

Brought to you by Acer, Intel, Woori Bank, Red Bull, Ralph Lauren, Asahi Breweries, Tachihi, Steelcase, BenQ, Grab, and Pulsar, fans can also catch VCT Pacific Stage 1 & 2 at the following local language broadcast links:

English