VCT Stage 3 2021 Challengers: All Regions Schedule and Qualified Teams
Stage 3 of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is the last leg of the year-long event and teams across the globe are trying to qualify for VCT Masters Berlin. There will be a total of 16 teams that will make it to the Masters Berlin which is the final event leading to the Valorant Champions Tour. While North America and Europe have the most slots, teams from every region have been given opportunities to be a part of the global event. Here is a look at all of the global VCT Stage 3 2021 Challengers events taking place across the globe.
VCT Stage 3 2021 Challengers Schedule and Qualified Teams
North America
Qualified teams: 100 Thieves, XSET, Sentinels, Envy
Challengers #2 Schedule: 29th July to 1st August
Challengers Playoffs: 11th to 15th August
Eight teams qualify from Challengers 1 and 2
The top three teams progress to Masters Berlin
Europe
Qualified teams: Acend, Guild Esports, G2 Esports, FunPlus Phoenix
Challengers #2 Schedule: 28th July to 1st August
Challengers Playoffs: 12th to 22nd August
Korea
Qualified teams: TBD
Challengers Playoffs: 12th to 22nd August
Eight teams qualify from Challengers 2 and 3
Top two teams progress to Masters Berlin
Brazil
Qualified teams: Stars Horizon, Sharks Esports, Team Vikings, Gamelanders Blue
Challengers 3 and Challengers playoffs pending.
CIS
Qualified teams: Gambit Esports, No Pressure
Challengers 2: 27th to 31st July
Eight teams qualify from Challengers 1 and Closed Qualifier
Winner progresses to EMEA Challengers Playoffs
Turkey
Qualified Teams: Oxygen Esports, SuperMassive Blaze
Challengers 2: 27th to 31st July
Eight teams qualify from Challengers 1 and Closed Qualifier
Winner progresses to EMEA Challengers Playoffs
Japan
Qualified teams: Icicle Conflict, Storks Phalanx, Gaming Team SELECTOR, SETOUCHI ENLIFE, ZETA DIVISION, BlackBird Ignis, Northeption, Crazy Raccoon
Challengers Playoffs: 12th to 15th August
Eight teams qualify from Challengers 1 and 2
The top two teams progress to Masters Berlin
South East Asia
Qualified teams:
Thailand: X10 Esports
Philippines: Bren Esports
Malaysia & Singapore: Paper Rex
Indonesia: ONIC Esports
Hong Kong & Taiwan: Griffin E-Sports
Vietnam Winners: Steal Your Glory
Challengers Playoffs: 12th to 22nd August
Sixteen teams qualify from different regions. Qualifiers are pending in some regions.
The top two teams progress to Masters Berlin
LATAM
Qualified teams: Six Karma, Infinity, KRU Esports, Australs.
Challengers Playoffs: August 2021 (dates TBD)
Winner progresses to Masters Berlin
VCT Stage 3 2021 Challengers: where to watch
Each region has its own official broadcast channels. Fans can follow the official Valorant esports Twitter handle for broadcast and schedule updates: https://twitter.com/ValorantEsports