VALORANT Esports | Masters Shanghai Venue and Ticket Announcement

Get ready for the second global event of the year - Masters Shanghai!

Following Masters Madrid, the teams will return to International League competition for Stage 1. These competitions will run from late March to early May, determining the top 3 teams from each league to qualify for Masters Shanghai.

The twelve teams who have qualified from Stage 1 will compete through an intense two weeks, with one team making it to the end and setting themselves apart as the current number one in the world. Masters Shanghai will take place across two venues:

First Venue: VCT CN Arena

Dates
- May 23rd - June 3rd, 2024 (10 show days)
Venue Name and Address
- VCT CN Arena
- Address: No.98 Longhua East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
Schedule & Broadcast Time
- 3pm - Doors Open
- 4pm - Show Start
Ticket Tiers & Pricing
- Weekdays:
  - TIER I - ¥286 / $40.04
  - TIER II - ¥168 / $23.52
  - TIER III - ¥128 / $17.92
- Weekend:
  - TIER I - ¥330 / $46.20
  - TIER II - ¥208 / $29.12
  - TIER III - ¥168 / $23.52
- **Ticket Limit - 4 per person. Each ticket requires a separate ID**
Sale Date & Time
- On-Sale Date - April 12th, 2024 @ 2pm China Standard Time / April 11th, 11pm PT
Ticket Page URL
- Damai Link - https://detail.damai.cn/item.htm?id=779225564743
- International Ticket Sales link via City Line:
  - https://sports.cityline.com/tc/2024/valorantmastersh2024.html

VCT CN Arena Policies

Multi Entry

Re-entry is allowed via wristband

Food and Beverage

Not allowed on the main stage but there are storage areas upon entrance to let the audience keep food and drinks until they leave
Allowed at the Entrance Lobby and Underground Lobby

Bag Policy

15 x 15 - 10 inches wide or 38 x 38 - 25cm wide
*No luggage or large backpacks. All bags must fit comfortably under your seat

Prohibited Items

No smoking
Lighters or any flammables and explosives
Sharp metal objects
Outside food and beverage
2-way radios
Alcohol
Audio/visual recording devices (i.e. GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
Drones
Drugs and illegal substances
Frisbees and beach balls
Glass, cans, aluminum bottles, flasks, coolers
Hoverboards, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, rollerskates
Laser pens and pointers
Musical Instruments including cowbells, air horns, and whistles
Weapons and dangerous devices of any kind including, but not limited to, pepper spray/mace, flares and fireworks, tasers/stun guns
Tape
Stickers
Any other items deemed unacceptable by Arena Management

Signs, Banners, Flags

24" x 24"
Vinyl, cloth, paper or other lightweight. LEDs acceptable if on that material
No commercial messages
No logos
Non-political
No regional, separatist or country flags
No political endorsements
Must be in good taste and not offensive
Item must be related to the event
Item may not be attached to a stick/pole
Item may not be hung, attached, or displayed on any part of the building
Item may not be constructed or displayed in a manner that may obstruct the view of other guests or in any way create a safety hazard for others

Camera Policy

No flash
Audio and video recording is strictly prohibited unless approved by the event organizers

Costume and Props Policy

If credentials are always visible, costumes are allowed. Props must adhere to the prohibited items list
Your costume must not be wider than 4 feet across, longer than 6 feet, or taller than 8 feet. Additionally, you must be able to easily maneuver your costume over stairs or ramps unassisted
You must also be able to sit in your seat while wearing your costume without obstructing the view of those around you
All swords or bladed weapons must be blunt-edged and cannot have a sharpened edge (no metallic or predominantly wooden weapons). No weapon may be sharp or pointed enough to cut or pierce someone with moderate pressure, or heavy enough to create a threatening club

Second Venue:

Mercedes-Benz Arena FAQ

Dates
- June 7th, 8th, and 9th (3 show days)
Venue name and Address
- Mercedes-Benz Arena
- Address: 1200 Shibo Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai.
Schedule & Broadcast Time
- 1pm - Doors Open
- 3pm - Show Start
Ticket Tiers & Pricing
- June 7th & 8th:
  - TIER I - 688¥ / $ 96.32
  - TIER II - 588¥ / $ 82.32
  - TIER III - 388¥ /$54.32
  - TIER IV - 288¥ / $40.32
  - TIER V - 188¥ /$26.32
- June 9th (Grand Finals):
  - TIER I - 888¥ / $124.32
  - TIER II - 788¥ /$110.32
  - Tier III - 688¥ / $96.32
  - TIER IV - 588 ¥ / $82.32
  - TIER V - 388¥ / $54.32
  - TIER VI - 288¥ / $40.32
- **Ticket Limit - 4 per person. Each ticket requires a separate ID**
On Sale Date & Time
- On-Sale Date - Wednesday (22nd) at 2pm CN time. Tuesday (21st) at 11pm PT
Ticket page URLs

Damai Link - https://detail.damai.cn/item.htm?id=787125287177
City Line Link - https://sports.cityline.com/tc/2024/valorantmastersshanghai2024.html

Refund Information

The deadline for refund on June 7's ticket is before June 5, 12:00pm
The deadline for refund on June 8's ticket is before June 6, 12:00pm
The deadline for refund on June 9's ticket is before June 7, 12:00pm

Additional Policies

Minors under 14 years of age will not be permitted to enter the venue.
When purchasing tickets, please be sure to fill in the real and valid ID information carefully. Ticket holders must present their valid ID to enter the venue. Photocopies of IDs will not be accepted.

MBA ARENA

Multi Entry

Mercedes-Benz Arena has a strict “no re-entry” policy during all events.

Food and Beverage

Mercedes-Benz Arena does not allow outside food or beverage to be brought into the arena.

Bag Policy

We highly encourage our fans to leave personal bags at home. Mercedes-Benz Arena asks all guests to arrive early and travel light.

Bag size guidelines will be strictly enforced. All bags will be screened by Security prior to entry into Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Bags must fit comfortably under your seat, and oversized bags larger than 15 x 15 - 10 inches wide or 38 x 38 - 25cm wide are prohibited. No luggage or large backpacks will be permitted.

Mercedes-Benz Arena does not provide an area to check bags, coats or any other personal belongings.

Prohibited Items

Firearms, ammunition, pepper spray/mace, and explosives
Imitation guns and controlled instruments such as crossbows, slingshots, and daggers
Fireworks, gasoline, alcohol, lighters, matches and other flammable and explosive dangerous items
Highly toxic, corrosive and other dangerous chemicals and radioactive items
Hazardous substances such as harmful biological agents and infectious disease pathogens
Alcohol, Heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and other drugs
Flags, retractable flagpoles, banners, slogans, light signs, laser pointers, projectors and other equipment
Inflatable items such as thundersticks or balloons are not permitted
Fragile containers such as glass bottles/cups, Cans, Aluminum Bottles, Flasks, & Coolers
Easy-to-throw food and beverages, larger hard fruits and foods, and knives
Banners, slogans and other promotional items with political, racial, religious, violent, terrorist and commercial content
Various amplification equipment, such as musical instruments, whistles, trumpets, drums
Various sticks and sharp objects that can easily cause personal injury, such as bats, long-handled umbrellas, pointed umbrellas, etc.
Balls, rackets, flying saucers and similar items
Any unauthorized professional photography equipment (including cameras with detachable lenses) and tripods and monopods for cameras and video cameras
Unauthorized items that may affect the normal performance or hinder others from watching the performance, such as radios, laser devices, lighting equipment, projection equipment, walkie-talkies, radio equipment, etc.
Drones and various types of aircraft
Hoverboards/Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades/Rollerskates
Tape and/or stickers
Other items that are expressly prohibited by national laws and regulations or other items that the security inspection and explosion police believe are inconsistent with the functions of the event site and obviously affect safety.
Pets are not allowed
Any other items deemed unacceptable by Arena Management.

Signs, banners, flags

Flags, Banners, and hand-held signs are expressly prohibited from entry to Mercedes-Benz Arena.

Camera Policy

Mercedes-Benz Arena reserves the right to examine and prohibit the use of any camera that conflicts with the policy set by the event. Cameras with professional/interchangeable/detachable lenses will not be permitted, nor will monopods, tripods, selfie sticks or flash. Audio and video recording is strictly prohibited unless approved by the event organizers.

Additionally, flash photography is not permitted.