Get set, everyone, as VALORANT’s massive showdown of 2023 is primed to kick off on 6 August. We’re talking about the crème de la crème from different global leagues and China converging on the battleground in the City of Angels. Their objective? To seize the ultimate prize and earn the coveted title of world champions. So, if you’re itching to know the ins and outs of this year’s VALORANT world championship, stick around. We’ve got the scoop on the timetable, the spot, and the nitty-gritty of how squads can book their spot.

Recall the two previous VALORANT Champions spectacles that rocked stages in Germany and Turkey. Well, hold onto your seats because Riot Games is dialling it up even more for 2023. They’ve chosen the flashy locale of LA to host the grand finale and wrap up the first year of the partnered league setup. Talk about pumping up the intensity!

Imagine this: sixteen powerhouse teams from EMEA, the Americas, the Pacific, and China all converging under the spotlight for this season’s ultimate brawl. What’s really captivating is that this event marks the first-ever international VALORANT gathering in North America. The region has gone wild for the game, with big-league teams like Sentinels, OpTic Gaming, and 100 Thieves stealing hearts. And mark my words, fans are expected to flood into Los Angeles to witness the thrilling matches live and in person.

Ready for the full download on VALORANT Champions 2023? Keep this page saved because we’ve got all the details. And rest assured, we’ll keep this article up-to-the-minute with any fresh, exciting updates that come our way. It’s game time!

NOTE: All Times & Dates will be in (UTC+8)

Details

Date: 6–26 August (UTC+8)
Venues:

• [Group Stage + Playoffs] Shrine Expo Hall, 665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States
• [Top 4] Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305, United States

Format

• Group Stage: 6–13 August
  • 4 groups of four teams in a double-elimination (GSL) format.
  • All matches are Best of 3
    • Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs
• Playoffs: 16–20 and 24–26 August
  • Double-elimination bracket
  • All matches (excl. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final) are Best of 3
  • Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Best of 5

Final Results

Teams

• Evil Geniuses – Americas League
• NRG – Americas League
• LOUD – Americas League
• KRÜ Esports – Americas League
• Fnatic – EMEA League
• Team Liquid – EMEA League
• FUT Esports – EMEA League
• Giants – EMEA League
• Natus Vincere – EMEA League
• Paper Rex – Pacific League
• DRX – Pacific League
• T1– Pacific League
• ZETA DIVISION – Pacific League
• EDward Gaming – China
• Bilibili Gaming – China
• FunPlus Phoenix – China

Group Stage

Matches

Group Stage

7 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [0] vs [2] Natus Vincere (Group D – Opening Match)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – DRX [2] vs [1] LOUD (Group D – Opening Match)

8 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – FUT Esports [2] vs [0] T1 (Group B – Opening Match)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] FunPlus Phoenix (Group B – Opening Match)

9:00 AM (UTC+8) – Natus Vincere [1] vs [2] DRX (Group D – Winners Match)

9 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – NRG [0] vs [2] Bilibili Gaming (Group C – Opening Match)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Fnatic [2] vs [0] ZETA DIVISION (Group C – Opening Match)

9:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [0] FUT Esports (Group B – Winners Match)

10 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Paper Rex [2] vs [0] KRÜ Esports (Group A – Opening Match)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – EDward Gaming [2] vs [1] Giants (Group A – Opening Match)

9:00 AM (UTC+8) – Fnatic [2] vs [0] Bilibili Gaming (Group C – Winners Match)

11 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Team Liquid [0] vs [2] LOUD (Group D – Elimination Match)

6:00 AM (UTC+8) – FunPlus Phoenix [0] vs [2] T1 (Group B – Elimination Match)

9:00 AM (UTC+8) – Paper Rex [2] vs [0] EDward Gaming (Group A – Winners Match)

12 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – KRÜ Esports [0] vs [2] Giants (Group A – Elimination Match)

6:00 AM (UTC+8) – ZETA DIVISION [0] vs [2] NRG (Group C – Elimination Match)

13 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Natus Vincere [1] vs [2] LOUD (Group D – Decider Match)

6:00 AM (UTC+8) – FUT Esports [2] vs [0] T1 (Group B – Decider Match)

14 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – EDward Gaming [2] vs [0] Giants (Group A – Decider Match)

6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Bilibili Gaming [2] vs [0] NRG (Group C – Decider Match)

Playoffs

17 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Fnatic [0] vs [2] LOUD (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Paper Rex [2] vs [0] FUT Esports (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)

18 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – DRX [2] vs [0] Bilibili Gaming (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [2] vs [1] EDward Gaming (Upper Bracket Quarterfinal)

19 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Fnatic [2] vs [0] FUT Esports (Lower Bracket Round 1)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Bilibili Gaming [1] vs [2] EDward Gaming (Lower Bracket Round 1)

20 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – LOUD [1] vs [2] Paper Rex (Upper Bracket Semifinal)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – DRX[0] vs [2] Evil Geniuses (Upper Bracket Semifinal)

21 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – LOUD [2] vs [1] EDward Gaming (Lower Bracket Quarterfinal)
6:00 AM (UTC+8) – DRX [1] vs [2] Fnatic (Lower Bracket Quarterfinal)

25 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Paper Rex [2] vs [1] Evil Geniuses (Upper Bracket Final)

6:00 AM (UTC+8) – Fnatic [1] vs [2] LOUD (Lower Bracket Semifinal)

26 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Evil Geniuses [3] vs [2] LOUD (Lower Bracket Final)

27 August

3:00 AM (UTC+8) – Paper Rex [1] vs [3] Evil Geniuses (Grand Final)

Where to Watch?

Twitch / YouTube / Facebook