As the reigning World Champion region, North America’s VALORANT Game Changers returns this with Series #1 as the road to another Game Changers Championship begins.

The Verizon VALORANT Game Changers Series #1 Main Event takes place March 5-10 , as eight teams will battle it out for a share of $50,000 and coveted circuit points that grant a Championship berth.

This year’s journey to the Main Event introduced a new format that offered multiple opportunities for teams to qualify. The first Open Qualifier, held in late January, resulted in the reigning Champions, Shopify Rebellion, securing their spot in the Main Event. It wasn’t without some challenges along the way, as both FlyQuest RED and Passion Project pushed the decorated roster to the limits.

In the second Open Qualifier, held mid February, FlyQuest RED and Passion Project both advanced the Grand Finals, with the newly formed Passion Project roster securing the second guaranteed slot in the Series #1 Main Event.

The remaining six teams secured their spot through Open Qualifier circuit points.

SERIES #1 TEAMS AND SEEDS

1. Shopify Rebellion
2. Passion Project
3. FlyQuest RED
4. Decimate
5. The Boys
6. YFP X
7. Infinity X
8. Supernova Galaxy

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & BRACKET

The Main Event will feature a Double Elimination bracket that kicks off on March 5. In an exciting change to broadcast more matches and offer teams facing elimination more time to prep for their upcoming matches, the previously five-day event has expanded to six days, running until March 10. All matches are best-of-three (Bo3) until the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, played as best-of-fives (Bo5).

Tuesday, March 5:

./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 1 & Match 2

./ 5PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 3 & Match 4

Wednesday, March 6:

./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 1 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1

./ 5PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 2 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1

Thursday, March 7:

./ 2PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 1

./ 5PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 2

Friday, March 8:

./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Finals

./ 5PM PT - Lower Bracket Semifinals

Saturday, March 9:

./ 2PM PT - Lower Bracket Finals (Bo5)

Sunday, March 10:

./ 2PM PT - Grand Finals (Bo5)

WHERE TO WATCH

Tune in to your VALORANT Americas channel of choice from March 5-10, featuring many of your favorite VALORANT on-air talent. Our broadcast partner, Raidiant, will also host an Observer-only stream on their Twitch on March 5 & 6 due to some matches running simultaneously.

Twitch - /valorant_americas

YouTube - @valorant_americas

Twitch - /RaidiantGG (Observer-only feed on March 5 & 6)

COSTREAMING

Anyone wishing to host a costream must read and agree to our VCT Costreaming Guidelines listed on the form to gain permission to costream the event. If you can do that, you’re clear to kick off your Watch Party on game day.

./ Sign up to host a Watch Party here. All Watch Parties must comply with the Watch Party Guidelines.

BROADCAST TALENT

This absolutely stacked line-up of VALORANT storytellers will join us for Series #1 as on-air talent!

HOW TO FOLLOW

Follow along with the action and share your support on social media using #VCTGameChangers. We will be featuring some of the best posts throughout the broadcast.

We will also be debuting content with many of the new faces of Game Changers in our forthcoming series “Beyond the Crosshair” debuting on social media and also throughout the broadcast. The series will feature players from Decimate, Infinity X, Supernova Galaxy, The Boys, and YFP X.

X (formerly Twitter) - @valesports_na & @RaidiantGG

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Verizon

Verizon is the official 5G and wireless services provider of the VCT. In addition to top-shelf video content and sponsored broadcast segments, Verizon ups our game through the Verizon Up rewards program, which features discounted in-game digital goods for the community to enjoy.

iBUYPOWER

iBUYPOWER is the official PC partner of VCT Americas and VALORANT Game Changers NA, presenting the “iBUYPOWER ACE”.

Red Bull

Red Bull is the official energy drink of VCT, presenting the Red Bull “Clutch Moment” during every match. Red Bull is also helping prepare the next generation of VALORANT pros by hosting community VALORANT tournaments, spotlighting the incredible grassroots talent of the scene.

Secretlab

Secretlab provides VCT pros with the pinnacle of gaming chairs — each designed and engineered using the highest quality materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure absolute comfort and unparalleled support.

Raidiant

Founded by women, for women. Raidiant is an events, broadcast and tournament solutions provider that creates opportunities for women in esports. Raidiant is this year’s tournament organizer and broadcast partner for Verizon VALORANT Game Changers NA.