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?
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.
Mark your calendars #VALORANTLCQ Americas LCQ: July 15-23 Pacific LCQ: July 18-23 EMEA LCQ: July 19-23
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) July 11, 2023
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.
We're not done yet!Up next are our amazing friends from Brazil and LATAM! #VALORANTLCQ pic.twitter.com/axw0p4J7On
— VALORANT Esports NA (@valesports_na) July 13, 2023
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?
| Team | Country/Region | Roster |
| Cloud9 | USA | leaf; Xeppaa; Zellsis; jakee; runi; |
| Leviatán | Latin America South | kiNgg; Tacolilla; Shyy; Nozwerr; Mazino; |
| FURIA Esports | Brazil | qck; Khalil; mazin; dgzin; mwzera; |
| Sentinels | USA | zekken; Sacy; pANcada; TenZ; Marved |
| 100 Thieves | USA | Asuna; Derrek; stellar; bang; Cryocells |
| MIBR | Brazil | jzz; frz; TxoziN; murizzz; RgLM |
| KRÜ Esports | Latin America South | Klaus; NagZ; Daveeys; Melser; keznit; |
Preparing for LCQ... pic.twitter.com/qeVpOpKOlP
— 100 Thieves Esports (@100T_Esports) July 14, 2023
What is the Schedule for the Americas LCQ?
| Date | Stage | Match | Time |
| Day 1: July 15th | |||
| Play-In Round 1 | MIBR vs KRÜ Esports | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST | |
| Day 2: July 16th | |||
| Play-In Round 2 | FURIA vs TBD | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST | |
| Play-In Round 2 | Sentinels vs 100T | 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST | |
| Day 3: July 17th | |||
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Leviatán vs TBD | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST | |
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | C9 vs TBD | 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST | |
| Day 4: July 18th | |||
| Upper Bracket Round 2 | TBD vs TBD | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST | |
| Lower Bracket Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 12 PM CEST | |
| Day 5: July 22nd | |||
| Lower Bracket Final | |||
| TBD vs TBD | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST | ||
| Day 6: July 23rd | |||
| Grand Finals | |||
| TBD vs TBD | 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET / 10 PM CEST |
DO OR DIE.Seven teams put it all on the line, but who will seize the final spot to represent Americas at Champions? Last Chance Qualifier begins July 15th. #VALORANTLCQ https://t.co/LkYuIAvtSH pic.twitter.com/I6fS2c4Xhi
— VALORANT Esports NA (@valesports_na) July 12, 2023
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
#VALORANTLCQ Admission Forms keep on coming! Who is this @KOI player? I'm sure we'd all love to see his secret talent on display pic.twitter.com/ef0G9LfC7F
— VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA (@valesports_emea) July 14, 2023
Which Teams Are in the EMEA LCQ?
| Team | Country/Region | Roster |
| BBL Esports | Turkey | AsLanM4shadoW; QutionerX; Turko; Brave; SouhcNi; |
| Giants | Spain | Fit1nho; hoody; nukkye; rhyme; Cloud; |
| Karmine Corp | France | Shin; ScreaM; Nivera; xms; ZE1SH; |
| KOI | Spain | koldamenta; Sheydos; trexx; Wolfen; starxo; |
| NaVi | Ukraine | ANGE1; Shao; Zyppan; SUYGETSU; cNed; |
| Team Heretics | Spain | keloqz; 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.
Admission Forms are back for #VCTEMEA LCQ! Starting with @KOI, can you guess which player is a Sage enjoyer? pic.twitter.com/bHpCuoDkVO
— VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA (@valesports_emea) July 10, 2023
What is the EMEA LCQ Schedule?
| Date | Stage | Match | Time |
| Day 1: July 19th | |||
| Play-In Round 1 | KOI vs Heretics | 8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST | |
| Play-In Round 1 | BBL vs Karmine Corp | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST | |
| Day 2: July 20th | |||
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | NaVi vs TBD | 8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST | |
| Upper Bracket Round 1 | Giants vs TBD | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST | |
| Day 3: July 21st | |||
| Upper Bracket Final | TBD vs TBD | 8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST | |
| Lower Bracket Round 1 | TBD vs TBD | 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 7 PM CEST | |
| Day 4: July 22nd | |||
| Lower Bracket Final | TBD vs TBD | 8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST | |
| Day 5: July 23rd | |||
| Grand Finals | |||
| TBD vs TBD | 8 AM PT / 11 PM ET / 5 PM CEST |
That covers all the essential information about this year's Champions 2023 LCQ Americas & EMEA.