Valorant Masters Madrid 2024, the first international tournament of the 2024 season, is set to kick off on March 14, with eight teams from four regions competing for glory and Championship Points. The qualified teams are:
- Gen.G Esports and Paper Rex from the Pacific region. Gen.G Esports is a veteran team that has been consistently performing well in the regional circuit, while Paper Rex is a rising star that dominated the Pacific Kickoff event.
- Team Heretics and Karmine Corp from the EMEA region. Team Heretics is the reigning champion of the EMEA region, having won the EMEA Kickoff event and the EMEA Last Chance Qualifier. Karmine Corp is a new team that has impressed everyone with their aggressive and innovative playstyle.
- Edward Gaming and FunPlus Phoenix from the China region. Edward Gaming is a powerhouse that has won two out of three Masters events in China, while FunPlus Phoenix is a fan-favorite team that features some of the most popular players in the region.
- EG/LOUD and NRG/SEN from the Americas region. EG/LOUD is a Brazilian team that has been dominating the South American scene, while NRG/SEN is a North American team that has been dominating the global scene. Both teams are yet to be decided, as the Americas Kickoff event is still ongoing.
The eight teams will face each other in a Swiss format, where each team will play four matches against different opponents. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, where they will compete in a double-elimination bracket. The grand final will be a best-of-five match, where the winner will be crowned the champion of Valorant Masters Madrid 2024.
The event will be held at the Madrid Arena, a multi-purpose venue that can accommodate up to 12,000 spectators. The event will also be streamed live on the official Valorant Champions Tour YouTube channel, with commentary and analysis from some of the best Valorant casters and personalities. The event will also feature giveaways, contests, and fan engagement activities for the viewers.
Valorant Masters Madrid 2024 is part of the Valorant Champions Tour, Riot Games’ official 2024 tournament circuit. The tour consists of three stages, each with a Masters event and a Challengers event. The Masters events are international tournaments that award Championship Points, which are crucial for qualifying for the ultimate Valorant event, Valorant Champions 2024. The Challengers events are regional tournaments that determine the teams that will participate in the Masters events. The tour also features a Last Chance Qualifier event, where the teams that did not qualify for the Champions event will have one final opportunity to secure a spot.
Valorant Masters Madrid 2024 is sponsored by AMD, OnePlus, and Jio, and is supported by Krafton, the developer and publisher of Valorant. The event is expected to attract thousands of participants and viewers, and will be one of the most anticipated Valorant events of the year.