VCT 2023 Americas League Viewer’s Guide: Schedule, bracket, how to watch

Written By Aashir Ahmed Writer
Last UpdatedMarch 31, 2023 at 06:25AM
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After an exciting first event of the VALORANT Champions Tour, VCT LOCK//IN, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming regular season in each of the three regions: Americas, EMEA, and the Pacific. The captivating performances from participating teams have sparked the interest for how the rest of VCT 2023 will play out. VCT Americas regular season is set to commence April 1 and in this viewer’s guide, you will find all the information including the schedule, bracket, and how to watch the exciting event!

Make sure to check out our VCT 2023 Hub for all the information about the VALORANT events this year.

VCT 2023 Americas League teams

Here are all the teams that have been selected to participate in VCT 2023 - Americas League:

  • 100 Thieves
  • Cloud9
  • Evil Geniuses
  • Sentinels
  • LOUD
  • FURIA
  • KRÜ Esports
  • Leviatán
  • NRG
  • MIBR

VCT 2023 NA League Tournament Format

The regular season for VCT Americas will take place over eight weeks featuring a single round-robin tournament format. Franchised teams from North America, LATAM, and Brazil will compete at the Riot Games Arena in Santa Monica in a weekly best-of-three (bo3) match, except for the "super week," where teams will play two matches.

Following the regular season, the top six teams will earn their spot in the double-elimination bracket playoffs to decide which top three teams will compete in Masters Tokyo and cement their qualification into Champions later this year. However, teams that fall short of making the cut will have one more shot to qualify for VCT Champions Los Angeles through the Last Chance Qualifier. Each matchday will begin at 12pm PT and continue through to 5pm PT through April 1 - May 20 with double match days on Saturdays & Sundays and single match days on Mondays.

HOW TO WATCH THE VCT 2023 Americas LEAGUE?

For fans looking to witness the Americas league matches in-person at the Riot Games arena, the tickets will be available to purchase through this online portal on the following days:

  • Weeks 1-4: March 7 at 10 am PT
  • Weeks 5-6: April 14 at 10 am PT
  • Weeks 7-8 & Playoffs: April 28 at 10am PT

Customary to most Riot tournaments, the matches will be broadcast in English, Spanish and Portuguese beginning at 12pm PT every Saturday, Sunday and Monday on respective YouTube and Twitch channels.

Broadcast talent

A VALORANT esports broadcast is incomplete without the incredible talent commentating on every play made in the game and fueling the audience's anticipation towards the match's outcome. Going into Americas League, Riot asked some of the best names in the industry with previous experience casting VCT events to reprise their roles. The talent pool consists of:

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Broadcast talent at the Americas League. Credit: Riot Games

Hosts

  • James “Dash” Patterson
  • Sue “Smix” Lee
  • Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez

Commentators & Analysts:

  • Mimi “aEvilcat” Wermcrantz
  • Arten “Ballatw” Esa
  • Brennon “Bren” Hook
  • Doug “EsportsDoug” Cortez
  • Rivington “Riv” Bisland III
  • Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
  • Alex “Vansilli” Nguyen

Guests

  • Mirna “athxna” Noureldin
  • Benita “bENITA” Novshadian
  • Melanie “meL” Capone
  • Sean Gares

VCT 2023 NA League Tournament Schedule

April 1

April 2

April 3

April 8

April 9

April 10

April 15

April 16

April 17

April 21

April 22

April 23

April 24

April 25

April 29

April 30

May 1

May 6

May 7

May 8

May 13

May 14

May 15

May 18

May 19

May 20

If you want to check out more information about the VCT 2023, make sure to visit the VCT 2023 Hub.

Aashir Ahmed

As a dedicated Behavioral Neuroscience student, I have immersed myself in the world of esports writing for the past five years. My journey began with a deep-seated fascination for the inherent dynamics of esports, coupled with a burning passion for professional writing. From humble beginnings crafting small blogs dedicated to League of Legends, I gradually expanded my horizons to cover diverse realms, including CSGO and Minecraft guides, and staying on top of Fortnite updates.

Throughout this adventure, my evolving interests ultimately converged on the captivating world of VALORANT of esports and embracing this challenge wholeheartedly, I've strived to provide comprehensive coverage at the highest level, delving into the intricate nuances of the game.

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