With the four regional VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2024 Kickoff events, VALORANT esports fans are spoiled for choice. Join us on our deep dive into the VCT 2024 EMEA and China Kickoff tournaments where we share all of the essential details so you don’t miss out on any action.
Please note: Our VCT 2024 Kickoff predictions for EMEA and China are based on diligent research into team rankings, stats, historical data, roster changes, and player form, as well as the author’s expert opinion. Readers should not interpret the predictions as betting advice to act upon. Always gamble responsibly.
VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff Schedule & Format
The VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff event occurs at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. From Feb. 20 to March 1, 2024, we’ll see 11 teams compete for two spots at the upcoming VCT 2024 Masters Madrid tournament.
The action begins with a Group Stage (Feb. 20 to Feb. 25), which features three double-elimination GSL-style groups. All matches are best-of-three (BO3). The team who placed the highest in VALORANT Champions 2023, Fnatic, receives a bye in Group C. First-place teams in each group advance to the playoffs, while second-place teams advance to the Play-In.
The Play-In stage (Feb. 26) features a single Round-Robin group, where all matches are BO3 and the winning team advances to the playoffs. From Feb. 29 to March 1, 2024, the final four teams will compete in the Playoffs, which is a single-elimination bracket. The semifinals are BO3, and the Grand Final is best-of-five (BO5).
How To Watch VCT EMEA Kickoff
To watch the VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff, navigate to our VALORANT betting section, select a match, and then the embedded stream will automatically appear on the left side. Click the “Live Mode” button to increase the stream’s size. You can also head directly to our VCT EMEA Kickoff event page.
Alternatively, you can watch all the VALORANT action via the official VALORANT_EMEA Twitch channel or VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA YouTube channel.
Teams Competing In VCT EMEA Kickoff
The best VALORANT teams from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region compete for only two spots at the Masters Madrid. You’ll find the VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff teams below.
- Fnatic
- Team Liquid
- FUT Esports
- Team Vitality
- BBL Esports
- GIANTX
- Natus Vincere
- Team Heretics
- KOI
- Karmine Corp
- Gentle Mates
Gentle Mates won the Challengers Ascension event to claim a spot in the VCT 2024 EMEA league.
Our Predictions For VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff
Of all the VCT regions, EMEA is arguably the most predictable with a few teams standing head and shoulders above the rest in terms of historical data. You’ll find our not-so-surprising VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff betting predictions below.
1. Fnatic
In our opinion, and as the odds indicate, Fnatic is the favorite to win the VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff. The team is the most decorated in the EMEA region, with wins at VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo and VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo. A couple of Fnatic members also feature in our best VALORANT players of 2023 list. While Fnatic isn’t unbeatable, few teams can hope to match their experience and talent in the EMEA region.
Fnatic roster:
- Emir “Alfajer” Beder
- Leo “Leo” Jannesson
- Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov
- Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev
- Jake “Boaster” Howlett (IGL)
2. Team Liquid
The one team that has proven they can beat Fnatic is Team Liquid, which they proved with their VCT 2023 EMEA League victory. Odds indicate Team Liquid has a shot at glory during the VCT 2024 EMEA Kickoff event, and a deep run is expected. With their new IGL, Enzo “Enzo” Mestari, and Keiko and Mistic joining the squad in November 2023, Team Liquid looks primed for an excellent year in VALORANT esports.
Team Liquid roster:
- Ayaz “nAts” Akhmetshin
- Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen
- Georgio “Keiko” Sanassy
- James “Mistic” Orfila
- Enzo “Enzo” Mestari (IGL)
- Nico “Harmii” Harms (Sub)
VCT 2024 China Kickoff Schedule & Format
The VCT China Kickoff event runs from Feb. 22 to March 2, 2024 at the Valo Arena in Shanghai, China. Like the EMEA event, we’ll watch 11 teams fight for two spots at VCT 2024 Masters Madrid.
The Group Stage features three double-elimination GSL-style groups, with EDward Gaming getting a bye in Group C due to their placement in VALORANT Champions 2023. All matches are BO3, and the Group Stage runs from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, 2024. Teams who place first in their respective groups advance to the playoffs, while the runners-up advance to the Play-In stage.
The Play-In stage includes a single Round-Robin group and occurs on Feb. 27, with the best team advancing to the Playoffs stage. The VCT 2024 China Kickoff will conclude with the Playoffs stage (March 1 to 2), where four teams compete in a single-elimination bracket. In the Playoffs stage, the semifinals are BO3 and the Grand Final is BO5.
How To Watch VCT China Kickoff
To watch the VCT 2024 China Kickoff event, navigate to our VALORANT betting page, select the match you want to view, and then the embedded stream will automatically appear on the left side of your screen. You can increase the size of the stream by clicking the “Live Mode” button. You can also navigate directly to our VCT 2024 China Kickoff betting page.
Alternatively, you can watch all the VALORANT action via the ValorantEsports_cn Twitch channel, the VALORANT Champions Tour CN YouTube channel, or the BiliBili channel.
Teams Competing In VCT China Kickoff
The 11 Chinese VALORANT teams competing in the VCT 2024 China Kickoff event are packed with talent. Find all the teams below!
- Bilibili Gaming
- EDward Gaming
- FunPlus Phoenix
- All Gamers
- JD Gaming
- Nova Esports
- Dragon Ranger Gaming
- Titan Esports Club
- TYLOO
- Trace Esports
- Wolves Esports
Dragon Ranger Gaming made it through the Challengers Ascension 2023 event to claim a spot in the VCT 2024 China league.
Our Predictions For VCT 2024 China Kickoff
It’s the first year that China has its own VCT regional league, and the ten partner teams were only revealed in December 2023. As a result, it was pretty challenging to put together these betting predictions, though we still have historical league data to use as a guide of sorts. Let’s take a look at our predictions!
1. EDward Gaming
With captain Guo “Haodong” Haodong leading EDward Gaming since 2020, the squad has the most experience in VALORANT esports out of all 11 teams competing. The team has also won all three recent VALORANT China Evolution Series events and placed 5-6th at VALORANT Champions 2023. All of these accolades make EDward Gaming the team to beat at the VCT 2024 China Kickoff.
EDward Gaming roster:
- Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao
- Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang
- Wang “nobody” Senxu
- Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi
- Guo “Haodong” Haodong (IGL)
- Tang “Muggle” Shijun (Sub)
2. FunPlus Phoenix
As an organization, FunPlus Phoenix earned a fourth-place finish at VALORANT Champions 2022 and won VCT 2022 Masters Copenhagen. However, their Chinese league roster was put together in 2023, so there’s not a lot of historical data to pull from. That said, the team is stacked with highly talented players—some even call them a “super team”—like Qu “Life” Donghao, who joined on Jan. 13, 2024 following the departure of Tang “TZH” Zhehao.
FunPlus Phoenix roster:
- Zhang “AAAAY” Yang
- Liang “Lysoar” Youhao
- Kale “autumn” Dunne
- Qu “Life” Donghao
- Chang “BerLIN” Po-lin (IGL)
Alternative picks include JD Gaming and Bilibili Gaming, with the former signing a new roster in January 2024 and the latter showing some impressive results of late.
Betting On The VCT Kick-Off Events
Are you ready for the VCT Kick-Off events to start? We certainly are! And to make it easy for VALORANT esports fans to track all the action and place bets in real time, we host a thorough VALORANT betting odds page that’s full of useful information and tips for newcomers and longtime bettors alike. Plus, you can always refer to our in-depth VALORANT betting guide to get an even better understanding of what it means to make wagers on your favorite team!
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