This is the last chance for pro NA Valorant teams to qualify for Champions. Which of these 8 teams will earn the opportunity to become the new Valorant World Champion?
The EMEA Last Chance Qualifiers have just finished, so we already know almost all the participants of the Valorant Champions tournament. Well, almost, because there is still a slot left for one of the NA teams. Find out which teams made it and what stream you'll be able to watch them compete on!
- Check out our recap of the EMEA Last Chance tournament: Team Liquid Triumphs at EMEA Last Chance
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What Teams Qualified for the NA LCQ?
Across the NA region of Valorant, 8 teams have qualified for the LCQ and while some teams certainly headline the event like FaZe and 100 Thieves, many teams have yet to become household names in Valorant.
These teams will do battle in the NA LCQ:
- Gen.G Esports (gMD, Shawn, koosta, NaturE, Temperature)
- 100 Thieves (Hiko, nitr0, steel, Asuna, Ethan)
- Version1: (effys, penny, Zellsis, wippie, Oderus)
- XSET (AYRIN, PureR, BcJ, dephh, zekken, SyykoNT)
- FAZE Clan (corey, ZachaREEE, babybay, Rawkus, BabyJ. JDM, Trippy)
- Luminosity Gaming (aproto, YaBoiDre, dazzLe, TiGG, moose, mac)
- Rise (neptune, poised, Shanks, Derrek supamen, anger)
- Cloud9 Blue ( mitch, leaf, xeta, Xeppaa, vanity, Autumn, Ja)
If you are going to bet on this tournament, we'd have to go for 100 Thieves. Hiko is now in his prime, and we feel like nothing can stop him; he's just built different. Anyway, see for yourself:
WHAT WAS THAT? @Hiko pic.twitter.com/cgEjarNEIs
— 100 Thieves Esports (@100T_Esports) October 13, 2021
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Valorant NA LCQ: Streams & Schedule
As some of you may know, the NA LCQ was postponed due to COVID-related law regulations in California. However, it will resume on the 27th October. You can catch all the Valorant NA LCQ action live on the official Valorant Twitch channel. The tournament will run for 4 days, and matches will be played according to the schedule below:
October 27th
- 09:00 PM CEST — FaZe vs. Rise (Upper Quarterfinals)
- 12:00 AM CEST — Version 1 vs. Cloud9 Blue (Upper Quarterfinals)
- 03:00 AM CEST — TBD (Upper Semifinals)
October 28th
- 09:00 PM CEST — Gen.G vs. Luminosity (Lower Round 1)
- 12:00 AM CEST — TBD (Lower Round 1)
October 29th
- 09:00 PM CEST — TBD (Lower Round 2)
- 12:00 AM CEST — XSET vs. TBD (Lower Round 2)
- 03:00 AM CEST — 100 Thieves vs. TBD (Upper Final)
October 30th
- 09:00 PM CEST — TBD (Lower Round 3)
- 12:00 AM CEST — TBD (Lower Final)
October 31st
- 09:00 PM CEST — TBD (Grand Final)
Valorant NA LCQ: Tournament Format & Prize Pool
NA LCQ will run in a BO3 Double Elimination bracket with a BO5 Final. The tournament will be played on Patch 3.04, which means without the new Fracture map and balance changes.
The winner will earn a direct invitation to the Valorant Champions Tournament. The tournament has no prize pool, it's all about that sweet Champions slot.
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