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The Verizon VCT Game Changers Series 2 Open Qualifier kicks off this Thursday, June 30 through Sunday, July 3 with 48 teams making their play for the Main Event. The Main Event begins on July 6 with the top eight North American teams competing for a chance at joining the global stage later this year.
Verizon VCT Game Changers Series 2 has expanded to a 48-team Open Qualifier that runs from June 30 to July 3. Teams will start their journey with five rounds of Swiss competition, where qualification and elimination matches will be best-of-three. The top 24 teams from Swiss will advance to a double-elimination bracket, with the top eight teams receiving a bye to the second round of the upper bracket. Matches will continue to be best-of-one unless they are for qualification or elimination. The upper bracket will conclude after three rounds (four teams remaining), with the lower bracket determining the final four of the top eight teams.
The top eight teams will advance to the Main Event, a double-elimination bracket, beginning on July 6. All matches will be best-of-three until the Grand Final on July 9, which will be a best-of-five. Teams will compete for a share of the $50,000 prize pool and earn points for Game Changers World Championship qualification.
There will be a total of 410 points available for the top 16 placed teams throughout each Verizon VCT Game Changer Series. Point distribution will be as follows:
VALORANT NA will provide official broadcast streams of Verizon VCT Game Changers Series 2 Open Qualifier and Main Event matches. When matches are played simultaneously during the Main Event, we’ll use an ALT stream to make sure you can watch each one.
Anyone who wishes to host a Watch Party must read and agree to our VCT Co-streaming Guidelines and comply with the following steps in order to gain permission to co-stream the event:
DAY 1: THURSDAY, JUNE 30
DAY 2: FRIDAY, JULY 1
DAY 3: SATURDAY, JULY 2
DAY 4: SUNDAY, JULY 3
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
DAY 2: THURSDAY, JULY 7
DAY 3: FRIDAY, JULY 8
DAY 4: SATURDAY, JULY 9
Galorants is a dedicated space for women and nonbinary gamers to connect, learn, and grow within the sphere of VALORANT and all areas of esports.
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.
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.
Aim Lab is the official training partner of VCT, helping develop existing VALORANT pros and players trying to break into the professional scene with a variety of innovative training programs and custom insights.
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.
Prime Gaming provides a premium VCT viewing experience, including exclusive in-game content, on Twitch as a part of Amazon Prime and Prime Video memberships.
