The VCT 2022 has officially started! You're wondering when to take time off work and invite your Valorant buddies over for a VCT watching party? Here are all the dates you should know as a competitive Valorant enthusiast.
Whether you are interested in even the smallest events, majors or are into developing Game Changers, in this article you will find all the dates you need to know to stay up to date with the ongoing Valorant esports season. However, note that all these dates are preliminary and may change (but when they do, we'll update them as soon as possible). Be sure to also stay up to date with our Valorant section, where we keep you updated on the most important news on the esports scene.
VCT 2022: Complete Schedule
This year's VCT 2022 circuit will consist of two stages concluded with major tournaments. Just like last year, each region will have its own Circuit Point Standings, from which the best teams will advance to the Valorant Champions.
Teams that also did well but didn't make the top 2/3 of the standings will have a chance to fight for their place at the World Championships during Last Chance Qualifiers.
Stage 1
Region | Tournament Type | Dates |
NA | Challengers | 11.02 - 27.03 |
EMEA | Challengers | 11.02 - 27.03 |
BR | Challengers | 12.02 - 27.03 |
Korea | Challengers | 23.02 - 27.03 |
Japan | Challengers | 26.02 - 27.03 |
APAC | Challengers | 10.03 - 27.03 |
LATAM | Challengers | 10.03 - 27.03 |
All Regions | Masters | 14.04 - 29.04 |
Stage 2
Region | Tournament Type | Dates |
NA | Challengers | 13.05 - 26.06 |
EMEA | Challengers | 13.05 - 26.06 |
BR | Challengers | 14.05 - 26.06 |
Korea | Challengers | 21.05 - 19.06 |
Japan | Challengers | 16.06 - 26.06 |
APAC | Challengers | 14.06 - 26.06 |
LATAM | Challengers | 14.06 - 26.06 |
All Regions | Masters | 10.07 - 24.07 |
Last Chance Qualifiers
All VCT 2022 Last Chance Qualifiers are scheduled to happen in August, whereas the Valorant Champions tournament is scheduled for September. For now, we don't know the exact dates and formats of both of these tournaments, but as soon as we know, we'll get you informed. Here is the targeted breakdown of regions for Valorant Champions:
Valorant Champions Tour 2022: Team Standings
Curious who currently has the best chance of making it to the Champions? Here are the top 10 teams according to VCT Circuit Points Standings for North America and EMEA regions:
North America
Ranking | Team | VCT Circuit Points |
1. | OpTic Gaming | 1250 |
2. | XSET | 295 |
3. | The Guard | 220 |
4. | FaZe Clan | 75 |
5. | Cloud9 | 70 |
5. | Luminosity Gaming | 70 |
5. | NRG | 70 |
8. | 100 Thieves | 60 |
9. | Evil Geniuses | 55 |
10. | Sentinels | 45 |
EMEA
Ranking | Team | VCT Circuit Points |
1. | FunPlus Phoenix | 1200 |
2. | Fnatic | 525 |
3. | G2 Esports | 305 |
4. | Guild Esports | 300 |
5. | Team Liquid | 265 |
6. | M3 Champions | 125 |
7. | Acend | 105 |
8. | BBL Esports | 100 |
9. | Natus Vinvere | 90 |
10. | OG LDN UTD | 85 |
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The Valorant Champions 2022 are finally here. From August 31st till September 18th, the best teams from around the world will compete against each other in Istanbul to become VCT Champions. The Teams are divided up into 4 groups and will compete in two rounds to determine the winners from each group. Here are the current results:
Opening Matches | Results | Dates | |
Group A | Paper Rex VS. EDward Gaming | 2 - 1 | 31.08 |
Leviatán Esports VS. Team Liquid | 2 - 0 | 31.08 | |
Group B | OpTic Gaming VS. BOOM Esports | 2 - 1 | 01.09 |
ZETA DIVISION VS. LOUD | 0 - 2 | 01.09 | |
Group C | FunPlus Phoenix VS. KRÜ Epsorts | 2 - 0 | 03.09 |
XSET VS. XERXIA | 2 - 0 | 03.09 | |
Group D | DRX VS. FURIA | 2 - 0 | 02.09 |
Fnatic VS. 100 Thieves | 1 - 2 | 02.09 |
Winners Match | Results | Dates | |
Group A | Paper Rex VS. Leviatán Esports | 0 - 2 | 01.09 |
Group B | OpTic Gaming VS. LOUD | 2 - 1 | 02.09 |
Group C | FunPlus Phoenix VS. XSET | -- | 04.09 |
Group D | DRX VS. 100 Thieves | 2 - 0 | 03.09 |
By the way, feel free to check out the new Valorant Champions 2022 Skin Bundle that will be available for a limited time only!
VCT Game Changers NA 2022 Schedule
So, that was it for the primary VCT 2022 circuit, and now something for female Valorant esports fans. After a lot of interest in Game Changers tournaments last year, Riot decided to scale this project and make it a year-round circuit. Here is the entire schedule for VCT Game Changers NA 2022:
Stage | Tournament Type | Dates |
One | Open Qualifier | 31.03 - 03.04 |
One | Main Event | 07.04 -10.04 |
Two | Open Qualifier | 30.06 - 03.07 |
Two | Main Event | 07.07 - 10.07 |
Three | Open Qualifier | 06.10 - 09.10 |
Three | Main Event | 13.10 - 16.10 |
Final | Game Changers World Championship | TBA |