VCT Pacific Kickoff: Everything you need to know

After an explosive first year, VCT Pacific will soon be back for an even more exciting second year! Brought to you by Acer, Intel, Woori Bank, Red Bull, Ralph Lauren, Asahi Breweries, Tachihi, Steelcase, BenQ, Grab, and Pulsar, VCT Pacific will bring higher stakes and more intense competition as we welcome Bleed Esports to the Pacific league after their emergence from Ascension last year.

There are quite a few changes to VCT this year, so if you need a recap head on over to our season start overview. But in a nutshell, VCT Pacific is one of four international leagues in the expanded VCT structure that now includes VCT Americas, VCT EMEA and VCT CN. This year, we will have 3 global events for teams to qualify for; Masters Madrid, Masters Shanghai and Champions. Teams will qualify for the global events via Kickoff, Stage 1 and 2. There will also be an additional team qualifying for Champions via Championship Points, earned through consistent team performance throughout the whole season.

The time is now for teams to prove their mettle and begin the fight for the crown of Pacific champion. Check out this format explainer video for more information on this year’s VCT Pacific tournament.

Apart from fighting for a chance to qualify for global events, Pacific teams will also be fighting for a USD250,000 total prize pool.

As the first tournament of the year, VCT Pacific Kickoff will determine which teams qualify for Masters Madrid. This intense 8-day competition will help to set the bar for excellence through the rest of the year.

Kickoff format

Kickoff will be split into 3 phases. Teams will fight through a total of 19 matches across 8 days.

Group stage will be played in a GSL format with 11 teams seeded randomly into 3 groups. As Pacific Champions last year, PRX will be automatically seeded into Group C.

This is followed by Play-ins which will be structured in a single round robin format. The 4 remaining teams that make it through will qualify for Playoffs where they will fight through a single elimination bracket.

The top two teams will earn a spot at Masters Madrid, the first global VCT event for the year.

Schedule

VCT Pacific Kickoff will begin on 17 February and will run until 25 February. Matches will begin at the following times:

Group stage (17 – 21 February)
Matches on 17, 19 and 21 February will start from 15:00 KST // 14:00 GMT+8
Matches on 18 and 20 February will start from 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8
Play-ins (22 February): matches will start from 15:00 KST // 14:00 GMT+8
Playoffs (24 – 25 February): matches will start from 17:00 KST // 16:00 GMT+8

The up-to-date schedule for VCT Pacific can be found at VALORANTESPORTS.com and will be routinely updated throughout the event.

Ticketing details

Fan feedback for a more accessible venue has been heard! We’re proud to announce that VCT Pacific Kickoff is set to unfold at the vibrant S FACTORY, nestled in the heart of Seongsu-Dong, a cultural haven for the youth.

Attend and experience the action in person as teams fight for a chance to represent the Pacific region at Masters Madrid in March! Tickets will be on sale starting 1 February, 12:00 KST // 11:00 GMT+8.

Address: S FACTORY Tower D, 11 Yeonmujang 15-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Non-Korean Residents can purchase a ticket by visiting this ticket WEBSITE and type in “VCT Pacific” and/or “VALORANT” in the search bar to find the ticket page. The ticket page is available in English and Japanese. Follow the instructions to select your seats and checkout.

Fans in Korea can purchase tickets from this WEBSITE.

On-site activities

In addition to the thrill of watching VALORANT esports action live, on-site fans will also get to experience an array of exciting activities.

Icebox Pop-up @ 1F of S FACTORY TOWER D

Dive headfirst into the ultimate VALORANT experience as we bring Icebox to life at S FACTORY! Step into the pop-up that mirrors the essence of the map, from the intricate details of its industrial setting, to the iconic snowy elements. Immerse yourself not only in the frozen battlefield but also in official VCT Pacific and Riot merchandise, including shirts, caps, and accessories.

But that’s not all – chill at the Icebox-inspired esports pub that offers Snowman Slushies and pizza to all Matchday Ticket holders. The pub also has a cozy viewing lounge, from where you can enjoy all the esports action while quenching your thirst!

There will also be other activities to enjoy, including:

Champions Countdown Spike

The Spike has been planted at S FACTORY! Snap photos with the Spike to capture the excitement as we celebrate the launch of VCT Pacific and commence the countdown towards Champions 2024.

VCT Photo Booths