2022 VCT Stage 2 - Challengers NA - Main Event

May 10, 2022

After a fierce battle through a 128 bracket competition, the top 12 North American teams have been decided!

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2022 VCT Stage 2 - Challengers NA - Main Event.

EVENT OVERVIEW

The Challengers NA - Main Event kicks off a month of fierce VALORANT competition on May 13. The teams will be split into two groups of six teams, with three match days per week for five weeks.

All matches are a best-of-three format and the top eight teams will advance to the playoffs.

The 12 qualified teams join us from three different pools: The top four North American teams from Stage 1 — The Guard, OpTic Gaming, Cloud9 and XSET — who received direct invitations to the Main Event, four teams qualified through Open Qualifier #1, and four teams qualified through Open Qualifier #2.

These 12 teams have been split into two groups of six via a group draw conducted in front of each participating organization’s representatives. Teams were then split into pools based on how they qualified, with byes taking top priority, followed by OQ #1 Upper Bracket and Lower Bracket, then OQ #2 Upper Bracket and Lower Bracket.

Matches will take place every Friday through Sunday for the duration of the Main Event and are scheduled to begin at 1 PM PST.

QUALIFIED TEAMS

GROUP A

• The Guard
• XSET
• NRG Esports
• TSM
• 100 Thieves
• Ghost Gaming

GROUP B

• OpTic Gaming
• Cloud9
• FaZe Clan
• Luminosity
• Evil Geniuses
• Sentinels

PLAYOFFS

Playoffs begin on June 16 and will feature the top eight teams squaring off in a modified double-elimination bracket.

The Stage 2 Playoffs begin with the #1 seed from each qualifying group receiving a bye to the second round of the Upper Bracket. The #4 seed from each group will begin their playoff run in the Lower Bracket. The #2 seed from each group will face the #3 seeds from the opposing group to determine who will move forward in the Upper Bracket and who will drop to the Lower Bracket.

Matches will be played for two weeks and are a best-of-three format until the Upper Finals, Lower Finals, and Grand Finals, which will all be best-of-five.

The top two North American teams will face off in the Grand Finals on June 26 to determine who will reign supreme!

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

WHERE TO WATCH

You’ll be able to catch the best VALORANT action on YouTube and across our Twitch channels:

• twitch.tv/valorant
• twitch.tv/valorantesports2 (backup)

CO-STREAMING

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:

• If you’re broadcasting from North America, sign up to host a Watch Party here. All NA Watch Parties must comply with the Watch Party Guidelines. If you can do both, you’re clear to kick off your Watch Party come game day.
• If you’re broadcasting from anywhere else in the world, apply to host an International Watch Party here. Then, keep an eye on your email. Please allow a few days for review. If your application is approved you’ll receive a message from us giving you permission.

If you’ve already signed up or been approved for VCT Stage 2, you’re set to continue to co-stream.

PARTNERS

We’re proud to be working closely with our Signature Partners for the 2022 VALORANT Champions Tour season, a huge thank you to Red Bull, Verizon, Aim Lab, and Secretlab.

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.

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.

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 seats — 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.