On March 2nd, the first round of the VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff playoffs took place. LOUD and Sentinels defeated Evil Geniuses and NRG respectively, qualifying for VCT 2024 Masters Madrid. Masters Madrid will feature eight teams from each region.

Both teams secured easy victories against their opponents, propelling them to the final of the VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff tournament, which will take place tonight. LOUD and Sentinels will face off in the final showdown for championship points to qualify for the 2024 World Championship.

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These two globally renowned clubs have a rich history of performances and even richer achievements. Last year, LOUD emerged victorious at VCT 2023: Americas Kickoff, defeating NRG in the final with a crushing score of 3:0. Meanwhile, Sentinels finished 7th in the competition.

The victorious LOUD and Sentinels will participate in the VCT 2024 Masters Madrid tournament, starting on March 14th. Both teams will compete in the grand final on March 4th for priority seeding at Masters Madrid and three championship points.