Everything You Need to Know: Masters Shanghai

The matches are set for the second global event of the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour! From May 22 - June 9, the top 12 teams from around the world will compete in Shanghai, China for the title of Masters Champion. The tournament will begin at VCT CN Studio, with the finals taking place at the largest venue in VCT history, the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

Welcome to Masters Shanghai! The stakes? Sky-high! The competition? Fiercer than ever! 12 top-tier teams from around the globe, clashing in a contest of strategy, skill, and sheer willpower!

These are the best teams from VCT Stage 1 – the top three finishers from each International League. And let's not forget, Masters Shanghai isn't just a battle for glory – it's a crucial step towards the ultimate goal: becoming the 2024 VALORANT World Champion! The teams heading to Shanghai are:

VCT Americas	VCT Pacific	VCT EMEA	VCT CN
100 THIEVES	PAPER REX	FNATIC	EDWARD GAMING
G2 ESPORTS	GEN.G ESPORTS	TEAM HERETICS	FUNPLUS PHOENIX
LEVIATÁN	T1	FUT ESPORTS	DRAGON RANGER GAMING

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

Masters Shanghai will be split into two parts - the Swiss Stage and the Playoff Stage.

Not all teams face the same starting line. The elite few – the victors of each league's Stage 1 – will be rewarded for their exceptional performances with a coveted bye, propelling them directly into the Playoff stage. The remaining 8 teams must prove their mettle in the Swiss Stage.

Swiss Stage (May 23 - June 3)

Teams will be seeded into the Swiss stage via a random draw to create the first 4 Swiss matches. To advance out of Swiss, teams will need to secure 2 victories before they accumulate 2 losses. Each match will be a Best-of-Three series.

Playoff Stage (May 30 - June 9)

The 4 teams that advance out of Swiss will enter the gauntlet of the Playoff Stage. It’s the top teams from IL competitions meeting the best from the previous stage, double elimination all the way through the Grand Final. Best-of-Five series once we reach the Lower and Grand Finals.

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

SCHEDULE

Live Event Schedule:

May 23, Thursday - Swiss Round 1
May 24, Friday - Swiss Round 1
- Swiss Draw 1
May 25, Saturday - Swiss Round 2
May 26, Sunday - Swiss Round 2
- Swiss Draw 2
May 27, Monday - Swiss Round 3
- Playoff Draw
May 28, Tuesday - Dark Day, No Matches
May 29, Wednesday - Dark Day, No Matches
May 30, Thursday - Playoffs, Upper Bracket Round 1
May 31, Friday - Playoffs, Upper Bracket Round 1
June 1, Saturday - Playoffs, Lower Bracket Round 1
June 2, Sunday - Playoffs, Upper Bracket Round 2
June 3, Monday - Playoffs, Lower Bracket Round 2
June 4, Tuesday - Dark Day, No Matches
June 5, Wednesday - Dark Day, No Matches
June 6, Thursday - Dark Day, No Matches
June 7, Friday - Upper Finals & Lower Semifinals
June 8, Saturday - Lower Bracket Finals
June 9, Sunday - Grand Finals

MASTERS SHANGHAI DROPS

Catch live matches during Masters Shanghai to earn exclusive Drops! Drops for Masters Shanghai include a Title and Buddy representing the host region. The Title is a nod to a popular cheer to support teams, while the Buddy is a shout out to cuisine native to Shanghai.

Title: “jiāyóu” Title
- Tune in for a live match between May 23 - June 8
Buddy: “Sheng Jian Bao” Buddy
- Tune in for a live match during the Grand Final on June 9

NEW MAP REVEAL + SHOWMATCH

Make sure to mark your calendar to catch the new Map reveal and Showmatch ahead of the Grand Finals on June 9!

WHERE TO WATCH

The tournament will be broadcast in multiple languages with the full list of channels and Watch Parties shared in the coming weeks.