The stage is set, the players are ready, and the fans are eagerly waiting with bated breath - it's time for the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023! The second international event of the 2023 season, the Masters, is just around the corner, and it's set to be a showdown like no other.
The tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with the world's best VALORANT teams competing for supremacy in the heart of Tokyo, Japan. VCT Masters: Tokyo will commence on June 11, 2023, and continue until June 25, 2023. If you're as hyped up as we are about the upcoming VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 tournament, keep reading this article to stay updated with all the information we have.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023:
- Group Stage - Sunday, June 11
- Group Stage - Monday, June 12
- Group Stage - Tuesday, June 13
- Group Stage - Wednesday, June 14
- No Matches - Thursday, June 15
- Upper Bracket Round 1 - Friday, June 16
- Upper Bracket Round 1 - Saturday, June 17
- Lower Bracket Round 1 - Sunday, June 18
- Upper Bracket Round 2 - Monday, June 19
- Lower Bracket Round 2 - Tuesday, June 20
- Lower Bracket Round 3 & Upper Bracket Round 3 - Wednesday, June 21
- No Matches - Thursday, June 22
- No Matches - Friday, June 23
- Lower Final - Saturday, June 24
- Grand Final - Sunday, June 25
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Teams & Format
VCT Masters 2023 will follow a double-elimination bracket format and a total of 12 teams from the Pacific, Americas, China, and EMEA region will compete for a massive prize pool.
All partnered teams are battling against each other in their respective regions in the League stage, and the top teams from there will qualify for Masters.
The slot distribution for each region is mentioned below, and we will update this page once the League stage gets over.
- Americas: 3 Slots
- EMEA: 3+1 Slots as Fnatic won VCT LOCK//IN 2023
- Pacific: 3 Slots
- China: 2 Slots
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Venue
According to a recent announcement by Riot Games, VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 is set to be held across two different venues. The Tipstar Dome Chiba will be the primary location for most of the event, with the Lower and Grand Finals scheduled to take place at the Makuhari Messe.
While there is no minimum age to attend the event, it's worth noting that people aged 14 or under can only enter accompanied by a legally responsible adult with proper supporting documentation.
How To Purchase VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 Tickets
VALORANT fans will be glad to know that Masters Tokyo will feature a live audience throughout the entire event. Tickets will go on sale on April 8th at 10 am Local Time (Tokyo), and fans can purchase them through the following links:
- Fans who are in Japan can purchase tickets through this link.
- Fans who are outside Japan can purchase tickets through this link.
So there you have it. That's everything you need to know about VCT Masters Tokyo 2023.