On March 2, 2024, we witnessed the conclusion of the eighth game day of the main stage of VALORANT Challengers Japan 2024 Split 1. The FENNEL team defeated MURASH GAMING, while NORTHEPTION overcame SCARZ.

FENNEL continues to dominate, securing their fifth victory and strengthening their position at the top of the table by defeating MURASH GAMING in two overtime matches with a score of 2-0. NORTHEPTION also demonstrated their strength by winning against SCARZ with a score of 2-0, placing them third after three consecutive victories.

The main stage of VCJ 2024 Split 1 features eight teams that emerged victorious from the open qualifiers. The tournament is held in a bo3 group stage format from February 3 to March 10.

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It is expected that the top six teams will advance to the playoffs, while two teams will be eliminated. Teams ranking from 3rd to 6th will move to the lower bracket, and the top two teams will advance to the upper bracket final, which will be held offline at Port Messe Nagoya in Nagoya from March 30 to 31. Participants will be determined later.