Top 4 Most Thrilling Valorant Tournaments in 2024

When Riot announced they were developing an FPS game, there were mixed opinions on its potential success. Fast forward, and Valorant has firmly established itself at the pinnacle of the competitive FPS eSports scene on PC. Numerous pro players have transitioned from games like CS

to Valorant, and watching the top teams go head-to-head in major tournaments can be a thrilling experience that might have you cheering—or even yelling—at your screen.

If you’re interested in catching the action, we’ve updated our breakdown of the 4 best Valorant tournaments to watch in 2024. Each of these tournaments showcases the finest teams from around the globe, all competing for glory, fame, substantial prize money, and, of course, bragging rights.

1. VALORANT Regional Leagues: Finals

Outside of the Champions Tour, the Regional Leagues Finals are among the most exciting tournaments to watch. The Regional Leagues are divided into multiple sections where teams from various regions compete to become the grand champions, aiming for glory and a share of a substantial prize pool.

In previous years, the first stage of the Regionals happened within regions, where teams played in a round-robin format. The top teams then advanced to playoffs to determine the best in each region. The champions from each region progressed to the Regional League Finals, battling it out in a double-elimination bracket.

Tournament Details for 2024:

• Date of Tournament:
  • Stage 1: Expected to start in January 2024
  • Stage 2: Expected to start in March/April 2024
• Total Prize Pool:
  • While the exact prize pool for 2024 hasn’t been announced, it’s anticipated to be similar to or larger than the €150,000 from previous years.
• Participating Regions:
  • Spain (including Portugal and Italy)
  • France
  • United Kingdom (including Ireland)
  • Poland and Eastern Europe
  • MENA (Middle East and North Africa)
  • Turkey
  • DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
• Restrictions:
  • Teams must be part of the specific region to participate, adhering to standard tournament rules.

2. Red Bull Campus Clutch

The Red Bull Campus Clutch offers university students a fantastic opportunity to gain recognition in Valorant. Universities worldwide hold internal competitions to find their best team, which then competes regionally to identify the top teams in each country. These teams join over 300 universities participating across 50+ countries, consisting entirely of university students vying to be the best among them.

The Campus Clutch is exciting from the outset, with regional powerhouses emerging and underdogs rising. The winners earn bragging rights and a chance to enter higher-level competitions, potentially propelling them into the professional eSports scene.

Tournament Details for 2024:

• Date of Tournament:
  • Typically held from August to December; expect similar timing for 2024.
• Total Prize Pool:
  • €20,000 (based on previous years; the 2024 amount may be updated)
• Participating Regions:
  • Over 50 countries worldwide. Visit the official Red Bull Campus Clutch website for the full list.
• Restrictions:
  • Participants must be 18 or older and currently enrolled as students at a university, in addition to adhering to standard tournament rules.

3. VCT Game Changers

The Valorant Champions Tour: Game Changers is a global championship hosted by Riot Games specifically for female competitors. It’s a significant event that promotes diversity and inclusion within the eSports community. In recent years, the finals reached over 230,000 peak viewers, making it one of the most-watched female-only championships ever.

Game Changers features year-long regional tournaments, narrowing down the best teams to compete in the World Championship. In 2023, Riot expanded the program, and for 2024, we can anticipate even more participants, larger prize pools, and thrilling top-level matches.

Tournament Details for 2024:

• Date of Tournament:
  • Exact dates for 2024 haven’t been announced, but regional qualifiers typically open early in the year, with the World Championship taking place toward the end of the year.
• Total Prize Pool:
  • €500,000 (based on previous years; the 2024 amount may be updated)
• Participating Regions:
  • Global
• Restrictions:
  • Participants must be part of a registered professional female team in their region and adhere to standard tournament rules.

4. VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)

If there’s one Valorant event you shouldn’t miss, it’s the VALORANT Champions Tour. The VCT is the culmination of the best players worldwide competing for the top title and a substantial prize pool, which reached $2,250,000 in 2023. The tournament features the best commentators and the most intense matches, with top teams like Cloud9, NRG, Fnatic, NAVI, and many more.

In 2023, the VCT introduced partnered leagues in the Americas, EMEA, and Pacific regions, adding more structure and stability to the competitive scene. The international events, including Masters and Champions, showcased the highest levels of play ever seen in Valorant.

Tournament Details for 2024:

• Date of Tournament:
  • Opening Event: Expected to start in February 2024
  • Regional Leagues: March to May 2024
  • Masters: Mid-year international event
  • Champions: End-of-year world championship
• Total Prize Pool:
  • Anticipated to be equal to or larger than the $2,250,000 from 2023.
• Participating Regions:
  • Americas League: North America, Latin America, and Brazil
  • EMEA League: Europe, Middle East, and Africa
  • Pacific League: Asia-Pacific regions
• Restrictions:
  • Teams must be part of the franchised league system and adhere to standard tournament rules.