The EWC (Esports World Cup) has unveiled the date and the format for its VALORANT event happening this summer time.
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VALORANT Esports World Cup – Date and Format
Based on a launch, the event is about to start on July 8, with 16 groups competing over a six-day schedule. The primary stage will see them cut up into 4 teams, with 12 matches on the primary day and 4 on the second and third days.
The highest two groups from every group will then advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket to find out the winner. It wasn’t confirmed whether or not matches could be Bo1, Bo3, or with a Bo5 format.
Happening throughout July and August, the VALORANT Esports World Cup event will occur on the opening week of the competitors. Taking part groups are but to be confirmed.
Riot Video games companions up with the EWC till 2027
Final yr, the Esports World Cup solely featured League of Legends and Teamfight Techniques tournaments- VALORANT didn’t make it resulting from colliding schedules with Stage 2 of all VCT areas.
This yr, Riot Video games partnered up with the event organizer Esports World Cup Basis on a 3-year deal, actively together with the EWC branding in its world occasions and including the VALORANT event. The information was first confirmed in a report by Mikhail Klimentov, revealing each VALORANT and VALORANT Recreation Changers as featured sport titles. Klementov’s report additionally said a Riot spokesperson denied that GC’s inclusion was up for dialogue, although confirmed that talks in regards to the developer’s roster of titles showing on the EWC had been ongoing.
Earlier final week, the EWCF revealed the 40 organizations taking part of their Membership Companion Program with the vast majority of them being concerned in Riot Video games’ shooter title. This system was created with the aim of selling the Esports World Cup whereas receiving incentives to broaden their operations and enter new titles.
