VCT EMEA Playoffs Teams
The competition within the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA has reached a pivotal moment as the playoffs loom on the horizon. Only three of the six qualified teams will secure their spot at the eagerly anticipated Shanghai Masters 2024. Each team's performance in the playoffs will be paramount, as their efforts during the group stages have set the stage for what promises to be an intense battle for qualification.
These teams have showcased skill and strategy in their journey, emerging from the group-stage crucible to earn a chance at international acclaim. Their paths to this point have varied, with each team demonstrating a unique blend of tenacity and teamwork. With the stakes now higher than ever, the upcoming matches are sure to capture the attention of esports enthusiasts around the globe.
Teams Advancing to VCT EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs
As the VCT EMEA Stage 1 progresses, several teams have emerged victorious, securing their positions in the playoff rounds. Among them are:
- Fnatic
- Team Liquid
- Natus Vincere
- Team Heretics
- Karmine Corp (Upper Bracket Semifinals)
- FUT Esports (Upper Bracket Semifinals)
Karmine Corp distinguished themselves in Group Alpha, managing equal wins and losses at a tally of 3-3. Despite defeats from teams such as Natus Vincere, Heretics, and FUT, their positive round difference from key victories cemented their advancement.
Representing Group Omega is FUT Esports, demonstrating formidable gameplay with a striking +39 round difference. Their 4-1 record, with victories against every opponent save Team Vitality, propelled them straight into the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
The remaining qualifying teams will face off in the knockout round where only the resilient will survive; each match there is no scope for error as a loss equates to tournament elimination.
The ultimate goal for these competitors is to secure one of the coveted top three spots that grant entry to the Masters event in Shanghai. It is here, from May 23 to June 9 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, that the elite will showcase their skill amid what promises to be an arena thronging with impassioned fans. The anticipation for the VALORANT Masters Shanghai 2024 is palpable, and with the competition heating up, all eyes will be on these teams to deliver standout performances.
Initial Matchups for VCT EMEA League Stage 1
- Fnatic vs Team Liquid: Scheduled for May 8th
- Natus Vincere vs Team Heretics: Also set on May 8th
