The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is a series of seasonal tournaments created by Riot Games to establish an esports scene for Valorant players. One of the most popular events of the season is the VCT Masters tournaments, held at international venues, bringing together the best teams from around the world in one place. In this article, we will briefly cover all the winners of the VCT Masters.
All VCT Masters Champions
A detailed look at the champions who made their mark in the Valorant Champions Tour Masters tournaments.
2021 Season
VCT 2021: Stage 1 Masters
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Stage 1 Masters were held regionally. This led to the first Masters being remembered for the diverse array of regional champions.
- North America: Sentinels
- Europe: Acend
- Brazil: Team Vikings
- Korea: Vision Strikers
- Japan: Absolute JUPITER
VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík
Champion: Sentinels
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
During the VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters - Reykjavík, Riot Games hosted their first-ever international tournament despite challenges posed by the pandemic. Sentinels dominated the inaugural global LAN event, going undefeated without dropping a single map, showcasing their outstanding form that season. In the grand final, they faced FNATIC and secured a convincing 3-0 victory.
Sentinels Roster:
VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters - Berlin
Champion: Gambit Esports
Location: Berlin, Germany
VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters - Berlin was particularly memorable and significant, as Riot Games introduced new tournament rules for the first time. The winner of the biggest international tournament not only received prize money and points for qualifying for the World Championship but also earned a direct slot, which went to Gambit Esports. The team claimed victory, showcasing the strength of the European region and securing their spot at Valorant Champions. In the grand final, they faced Team Envy (now OpTic Gaming) and defeated them with a decisive 3-0 scoreline.
Gambit Esports Roster:
2022 Season
VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík
Champion: OpTic Gaming
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland
The young and promising team competing under the Team Envy banner made a name for themselves in 2021 by delivering outstanding results in the North American regional qualifiers, securing second place at the 2022 World Championship. After their loss in the final, the roster received an offer to join OpTic Gaming, under whose banner they went on to dominate the Masters series. They claimed victory at VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík by defeating LOUD in the grand final with a commanding 3-0 scoreline.
OpTic Gaming Roster:
VCT 2022: Stage 2 Masters - Copenhagen
Champion: FunPlus Phoenix
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
After starting their journey from the group stage, FunPlus Phoenix emerged as the ultimate champions of Masters Copenhagen. They defeated Paper Rex in a hard-fought best-of-five final with a 3-2 scoreline. FunPlus Phoenix claimed the title despite roster challenges, proving that the EMEA region should not be underestimated.
FunPlus Phoenix Roster:
2023 Season
VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo
Champion: FNATIC
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
In 2023, Riot Games hosted the VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo tournament instead of the traditional Masters to mark the beginning of a new era of partnerships with teams and bring together all 32 teams from the international leagues in a single event.
FNATIC were the undeniable favorites, advancing to the grand final without dropping a single map. They approached every series at VCT 2023: LOCK//IN São Paulo with confidence, dominating their opponents and making it seem like no one could match their level in the tournament.
As for LOUD, even they hadn’t expected to progress as far as they did, especially after their victory at VCT Champions 2022 in September of the previous year. Their clash culminated in a narrow 3-2 victory for FNATIC.
FNATIC Roster:
VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo
Champion: FNATIC
Location: Tokyo, Japan
2023 was a busy year for FNATIC, as they confidently continued to dominate the international stage all the way to the World Championship. They won the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo, defeating Evil Geniuses 3-0 in the grand final. This victory reaffirmed their position on the global stage and etched their name in history as the first team to win two consecutive international Valorant titles.
FNATIC Roster:
2024 Season
VCT 2024: Masters Madrid
Champion: Sentinels
Location: Madrid, Spain
Sentinels defeated Gen.G with a 3-2 scoreline, claiming their first international title since their victory at VCT 2021 Stage 2 Masters. The team's captain, johnqt from Morocco, made history as the first African player to win an international tournament in the history of the VCT. For Gen.G, reaching the finals of one of the biggest tournaments marked a significant breakthrough, but they lacked the experience needed to overcome the two-time Masters champions.
Sentinels Roster:
VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai
Champion: Gen.G Esports
Location: Shanghai, China
Gen.G Esports won their second attempt at a Masters series tournament, bringing the first international trophy to the Pacific region. In the final, they faced Team Heretics, winning 3-2. Despite Gen.G Esports having a significant advantage, as Team Heretics played with a substitute, the match was filled with thrilling moments, and the suspense lasted until the final map. Notably, the second major Valorant event recorded lower viewership than its predecessor, Masters Madrid.
Gen.G Esports Roster:
Since its inception, the VCT Masters tournaments have become the arena where legends are born and the history of Valorant is written. Each season brings new names, tactics, and highlights that stay in the memories of fans for years to come.
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