Today is the day all fans of the esports discipline Valorant have been waiting for, as the new competitive season in Valorant has finally officially begun. The first matches of Group A were played at the VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Americas Kickoff.

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Americas Kickoff tournament is significant for all participants, as two slots for the first international LAN event - VCT 2024: Masters Madrid - are up for grabs. Therefore, every match is of great importance, as two defeats mean elimination from the competition.

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Today, two matches of Group A took place: NRG played against FURIA Esports, and Cloud9 faced MIBR. All teams made significant changes before the start of the season. The first match ended with a victory for NRG with a score of 2:0, and in the second confrontation, Cloud9 emerged victorious, defeating their opponent with a score of 2:1.

Games in Group B will begin on February 17th, which is considered the toughest among the other three, as it features seven participants who have previously lifted the Valorant World Champion trophy. To follow the seeding, statistics, and results, you can use our website at the link.