Everything you need to know about Valorant Championship 2022: Istanbul

Author

SB

Date

Aug, 16.2022


Six teams from all around the world have been given a second chance to compete in the
renowned tournament after one of the greatest contests in the Valorant Champions Tour
2022 came to an end. Big names struggled in the Last Chance Qualifiers, and young teams
put up unexpectedly explosive displays. The famous 100 Thieves Valorant roster displayed
some of its greatest tactical executions in the Last Chance Qualifiers last game. The Stellar-
led squad easily defeated The Guard, a promising rookie player from NA, earning them a
berth as the 16th and last team to join Champions 2022.

Next month, a total of 16 teams will fight for the grand prize. Riot Games has not officially
released the timetable, but the dates were made public back in May. Fans are still expecting
a fresh statement from officials, so they are open to change.

Some of the top teams from across the world will fight in Valorant Champions 2022 with the
chance to win the most coveted championship. The prize fund, commentators, hosts, and
other specifics are still to be announced by the officials in addition to the dates and teams.
In the earlier rounds of the event, spectators saw some of the competing teams most
brilliant and astounding performances. In Valorant Champions 2022, the competition will
undoubtedly be fierce.

Anticipated starting date

It will begin on September 2 and end on September 18, per a formal announcement made in
May. After the Last Chance Qualifiers, supporters are now waiting for the authorities to
reaffirm their position regarding the start date.

The dates are anticipated to remain the same, although they might alter if authorities
encounter unexpected situations. The Last Chance Qualifiers are concluded, so officials may
soon reveal the schedule.

Qualified for Valorant Champions in 2022

To earn enough circuit points for the Championship, 16 teams from across the world fought
through the early rounds of the competition. The Final Shot Qualifiers gave some people
who couldn't do so one last chance.

Fans have 16 teams to watch this season after two Challengers, two Masters, and one Last
Chance Qualifier.

East Asia

  •  EDward Gaming (Last Chance Qualifier)

    SA

  •  KRÜ Esports (Last Chance Qualifier)
  •  FURIA (Last Chance Qualifier)

   Brazil

  •  LOUD (Circuit Points)

     Japan

  •  ZETA DIVISION (Circuit Points)

    North America

  •  OpTiC Gaming (Circuit Points)
  •    XSET (Circuit Points)
  •  100 Thieves (Last Chance Qualifier

    EMEA

  •  Fnatic (Circuit Points)
  •  FunPlus Phoenix (Circuit Points)
  •  Team Liquid (Last Chance Qualifier)

   Korea

  •  DRX (Circuit Points)

    LATAM

  •  Leviatan (Circuit Points)

    APAC

  •  Paper Rex (Circuit Points)
  •  Xerxia (Circuit Points)
  •  BOOM Esports (Last Chance Qualifier)

where could you watch it?

The offline S-tier competition, Valorant Champions 2022 will be placed in Istanbul, Turkey,
this year. Fans will be able to watch the games live on streaming platforms like YouTube and
Twitch as well as in person at an unconfirmed location.

Fans will have to wait until Riot Games releases the schedule for the future tournament
before purchasing tickets to watch the games live.