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Thirty of the best VALORANT teams in a single-elimination format at Brazil. Here’s all you need to know.

The VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo kicks off the fresh new season of VALORANT in 2023. With 30 of the best teams from all over the world in attendance, VCT LOCK//IN will see the best VALORANT has to offer. Here’s all you need to know about this massive tournament including the VCT LOCK//IN results, format, schedule, and much more. you may also find the VCT LOCK//IN standings and prize pool.

News

VALORANT exploit used at VCT LOCK//IN; Riot awards T1 an extra round

This is a developing story and the article will be updated with more information.

Gekko unveiled as the new VALORANT Agent

We take a look into the Agent’s design process and it’s abilities.

DRX vs Talon: DRX tie the series; take it to Icebox

Yet another match where Talon esports are condiered the underdogs. Are we in for another surprise?

Rohan Samal

Alpha Group - VCT LOCK//IN

The Alpha Group saw 16 teams start in eight single-elimination matches. Only eight teams survived the first round. But that wasn’t the end. The teams continued through the group playing elimination match after elimination match until only two teams survived. The two semifinalists from the Alpha Group are LOUD and DRX. They will face each other on March 2 for a spot in the Grand Finals.

Quarterfinals Round of 16 (Feb 22-24)

DRX had a strong performance against Talon but it wasn’t without its share of a scare. Talon might have lost but their performance definitely put them high up in the eyes of SEA VALORANT fans.

In the other match of the day, NRG took on LOUD in one of the most epic battles at VCT LOCK//IN. LOUD won the match, but it was definitely one of the most exciting series of the day. Two maps went to overtime, with NRG winning Pearl while LOUD won fracture.

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Tournament format

The VCT LOCK//IN has a single-elimination format where all 30 teams are in a do-or-die for their first matches. Part of it is due to the time available with Riot, where they had to stick to a single-elimination format.

But half of the teams will be out of the tournament after their first match. The inaugural match of the tournament will see KOI esports and NRG go up against each other on Day 1.

VCT LOCK//IN: Where to watch?

The primary stream for the tournament is on the official Riot Games Twitch andYouTubepage. We have also embedded the stream below so you can watch the match without leaving this page.

you’re able to also find a list of all secondary streams as well as co-streams below. These streams are in different languages or are hosted by influencers in the VALORANT scene.

Esports.gg exclusive content

Esports.gg will have exclusive content from the event including interviews, match coverage and highlight clips. Check here for more information.

C9 Yay on transitioning from Chamber and moving into a flex role

Cloud9 yay picked battle sage on Pearl against Paper Rex. What’s next?

“I honestly can’t wait for you guys to see some of [our] comps” Cloud9 mCe

Fans are in for a surprise with Cloud9 comps at VCT LOCK//IN 2023.

Cloud9’s mCe talks preparation and fires back against Paper Rex in post-match press conference

During a VCT LOCK//IN post-match press conference, Cloud9 coach mCe had plenty to say regarding Paper Rex following the contest.

“Duelist is kind of overrated,” ScreaM and BerLIN speak on team composition at VCT LOCK//IN

The IGLs of both FPX (BerLIN) and Karmine Corp (ScreaM) discussed what goes into a team composition without a Duelist at VCT LOCK//IN.

SkRossi on adapting to a new role in Global Esports and the high expectations

SKrossi spoke to the media during the VCT Press conference before Global Esports’ first match of the tournament.

Redgar on his role as Team Liquid IGL and improving communication within the roster

Expectations are high from Team Liquid this year. But can they survive the brutal VCT LOCK//IN format?

Boaster doesn’t think Sentinels were overhyped heading into their match at VCT LOCK//IN

FNATIC Boaster gave the benefit of the doubt to Sentinels’ lack of experience as a full team after their series at VCT LOCK//IN.

“I have the potential, I know it,” SkRossi critiques his performance at VCT LOCK//IN

SkRossi discussed his performance at VCT LOCK//IN in a post-match press conference following Global Esports vs. Team Vitality.

“They are just kids, so easy to read,” says Team Secret’s JessieVash after a dominating win over Team Liquid at VCT LOCK//IN

After a dominant 2-0 win against Team Liquid at VCT LOCK//IN, JessieVash from Team Secret shared insights on the outcome and their motivations.

VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo prize pool and standings

The VCT Kickoff tournament will have a $500,000 prize pool with the winner getting the majority of the prize money. Here’s how the money will be distributed and the final standings of the tournament.

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