VCT Last Chance Qualifiers EMEA & Americas: Brackets, Teams And Schedule

There's a fierce competition surrounding the extra slot for EMEA and the last available slot for the Americas. Who will get the last chance to join at Champions 2023?

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We are just a few days away from the LCQ for both EMEA and the Americas. All the information you need to follow the qualifiers down below.

The Final Opportunity for Remaining Teams

VCT Champions 2023 is the next major event that everyone will be focused on, and these qualifiers will be played with high stakes. There are 16 available slots for Champions, and nine have already been filled. If you're curious about the qualified teams, check out the article "Valorant Champions 2023: Dates, Details And All Qualified Teams".

The Last Chance Qualifiers mark the final stage where the remaining slots for Champions will be determined. All the participating teams in the LCQs come from their respective regional leagues.

VCT Americas: Schedule, Brackets & Teams

Where to watch the Americas LCQ?

The Americas Last Chance Qualifier will be live-streamed on the Valorant Americas Twitch channel & YouTube Channel.

What is the Format of the Americas LCQ?

The format is as follows:

  • Five teams will initially compete in a single-elimination play-in stage
  • The top two teams from the play-in stage will advance to a double-elimination bracket, joining C9 & Leviatán.
  • All matches, except the Lower Bracket Final & Grand Finals, will be Best of 3
  • The Finals of each bracket will be Best of 5

Which Teams Are in the Americas LCQ?

TeamCountry/RegionRoster
Cloud9USAleaf; Xeppaa; Zellsis; jakee; runi;
LeviatánLatin America SouthkiNgg; Tacolilla; Shyy; Nozwerr; Mazino;
FURIA EsportsBrazilqck; Khalil; mazin; dgzin; mwzera;
SentinelsUSAzekken; Sacy; pANcada; TenZ; Marved
100 ThievesUSAAsuna; Derrek; stellar; bang; Cryocells
MIBRBraziljzz; frz; TxoziN; murizzz; RgLM
KRÜ EsportsLatin America SouthKlaus; NagZ; Daveeys; Melser; keznit;

What is the Schedule for the Americas LCQ?

DateStageMatchTime
Day 1: July 15th
Play-In Round 1MIBR vs KRÜ Esports1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST
Day 2: July 16th
Play-In Round 2FURIA vs TBD1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST
Play-In Round 2Sentinels vs 100T3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST
Day 3: July 17th
Upper Bracket Round 1Leviatán vs TBD1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST
Upper Bracket Round 1C9 vs TBD3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST
Day 4: July 18th
Upper Bracket Round 2TBD vs TBD1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST
Lower Bracket Round 1TBD vs TBD3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST
Day 5: July 22nd
Lower Bracket Final
TBD vs TBD1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST
Day 6: July 23rd
Grand Finals
TBD vs TBD1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST

VCT EMEA: Schedule, Brackets & Teams

Where to watch the EMEA LCQ?

The EMEA Last Chance Qualifier will be live-streamed on the Valorant EMEA Twitch channel & YouTube Channel.

What is the EMEA LCQ Format?

The format is as follows:

  • The teams that placed 3rd to 6th will compete in a single-elimination Play-In Stage
  • The top two teams from the Play-In Stage will advance to a double-elimination bracket, joining NaVi & Giants.
  • All matches, except the Lower Bracket Final & Grand Finals, will be Best of 3
  • The Finals of each bracket will be Best of 5

Which Teams Are in the EMEA LCQ?

TeamCountry/RegionRoster
BBL EsportsTurkeyAsLanM4shadoW; QutionerX; Turko; Brave; SouhcNi;
GiantsSpainFit1nho; hoody; nukkye; rhyme; Cloud;
Karmine CorpFranceShin; ScreaM; Nivera; xms; ZE1SH;
KOISpainkoldamenta; Sheydos; trexx; Wolfen; starxo;
NaViUkraineANGE1; Shao; Zyppan; SUYGETSU; cNed;
Team HereticsSpainkeloqz; mixwell; Boo; AvovA; weber;

As a side note: Team Vitality has withdrawn from the LCQ in memory of their former player Karel "Twisten" Asenbrener, who passed away on June 6.

What is the EMEA LCQ Schedule?

DateStageMatchTime
Day 1: July 19th
Play-In Round 1KOI vs Heretics8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST
Play-In Round 1BBL vs Karmine Corp10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST
Day 2: July 20th
Upper Bracket Round 1NaVi vs TBD8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST
Upper Bracket Round 1Giants vs TBD10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST
Day 3: July 21st
Upper Bracket FinalTBD vs TBD8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST
Lower Bracket Round 1TBD vs TBD10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST
Day 4: July 22nd
Lower Bracket FinalTBD vs TBD8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST
Day 5: July 23rd
Grand Finals
TBD vs TBD8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST

That covers all the essential information about this year's Champions 2023 LCQ Americas & EMEA.

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