VCT 2022 - APAC Challengers Viewers Guide
Stage 1 Challenger events have already begun in several regions around the world; although, APAC is lagging behind at the moment, proceedings for VCT 2022 - APAC Challengers are scheduled to commence in almost a week from today. Here's everything you need to know about the event.
Qualified Teams:
The APAC Playoffs will feature 20 of the region's best teams to fight for two spots at VCT 2022 - Stage 1 - Masters Reykjavík in Iceland next month. Each of these teams earned a spot at the event through performances in local tournaments, and their starting point in the Challenger tournaments (Play-in or Group Stages) was decided by their placement in the qualifying events. The 20 qualified teams are as follows:
- VCT 2022 - Thailand - Stage 1 - Main Event: XERXIA, Made in Thailand, FULL SENSE
- VCT 2022 - Philippines - Stage 1 - Challengers Main Event: South Built Esports, NAOS Esports, Action PH
- VCT 2022 - Indonesia - Stage 1 - Main Event: BOOM Esports, BOY WITH LOVE, ONIC Esports
- VCT 2022 - Vietnam - Stage 1 - Main Event: CERBERUS Esports, Fancy United Esports, Team Big BAAM
- VCT 2022 - Malaysia & Singapore - Stage 1 - Main Event: Paper Rex, Bleed eSports, NN
- VCT 2022 - Hong Kong & Taiwan- Stage 1 - Main Event: Oblivion Force Griffin E-Sports
- VCT 2022 - Conquerors - Stage 1 - Main Event: Velocity Gaming, Global Esports
- VCT 2022 - Oceania - Stage 1 - Main Event: Bonkers
Prize Pool, Format & Schedule:
If the stakes weren’t already high with two guaranteed spots at the Stage 1 Masters event, the tournament also has a magnanimous prize pool worth 150,000 USD. As for its format, the tournament has been divided into three stages: Play-Ins, Group Stage and Knockouts. Below is a brief outline of each stage as well as the dates they will span over.
Play-ins: March 10 - 13
A total of 8 teams will be divided into groups of 4, and will be made to compete in GSL format. Only 4 successful teams will be allowed to proceed to the next stage completing the remaining spot in each group. Teams for the play-in were selected by placements in local tournament and are as follows:
Group Stages: March 16 - 21
The 4 teams from Play In stage will join the other twelve teams to form 4 groups of four teams each in a double elimination format. From the 16 teams, only 8 will proceed to the Knockout stage. The groups are as follows:
Knockout Stages: March 24 - 27
Similar to preceeding stages, the double elimination format will continue through the Knockout stages as well but the stakes will be greater with only the grand final participants being granted a spot at the Stage 1 Masters event.
All matches will be broadcasted from 11:00 - 22:00 GMT + 8 on local Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as VeraEsports the official Esports platform and content hub for all VCT Challengers APAC streams.
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