VCT Stage 1 of Masters starts off this Weekend across Nine Regions

Riot Games is betting big on the upcoming VCT Stage 1 of Masters as 9 international regions showcase their best Valorant talent this year

The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 1 of Masters kicks off this weekend to declare the first Valorant champions. The Masters is the first major Valorant tournament and will be played across nine global regions till 21st of March.

VCT Stage 1 of Masters: Overview

The tournament kicks off with eight teams participating in each regional division. All teams will be competing for cash prizes, amounts varying by region and circuit points.

The Stage 1 Masters is the first step towards the Valorant Champions 2021, the most prestigious competition of the year. Over the past six weeks of Challengers play, eight teams from each region have made the cut.

VCT Stage 1 of Masters kicks off this weekend to crown the first VALORANT champions! Here’s everything you need to know, including when and where to watch: https://t.co/O1jrl8Oi5y

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VCT includes three phases, each ending with a Masters tournament. To qualify for the Valorant Champions 2021 contenders need to win at the Masters or score as many tournament points as possible.

The Stage 1 Masters of VCT 2021 is split into different regions. It will not earn the winners a direct ticket to the global championship. The teams will only be eligible for ranking points.

VCT Main Event Broadcast Schedule

• Friday, March 12 5:30 PM CET Group A & B – Match 1
• Saturday, March 13 4:30 PM CET Group A & B – Match 2
• Sunday, March 14 4:30 PM CET Group A & B – Losers Match 1
• Thursday, March 18 5:30 PM CET Group A & B – Winners Match
• Friday, March 19 5:30 PM CET Group A & B – Losers Match 2
• Saturday, March 20 4:30 PM CET Semi Finals
• Sunday, March 21 4:30 PM CET Finals

The Valorant Champions Tour is a year-long, global tournament including three levels of competition: Challengers, Masters and Champions. Teams compete through regional Challengers and then qualify into international Masters Events.

The aim is to earn a spot at the two-week long Champions tournament where one team emerges as the Valorant Global Champion.