Recently, we covered a viewership event for the VCT NA regional, and now we’re turning our head to the European event. Specifically, we’re talking about the VCT EU Stage 3 Challengers 1. With a lot on the line, read on for all of the viewership details needed to enjoy the event!
Event Background
Within the context of competitive VALORANT, this event is only a stepping stone for larger events. Running from the 7th to 11th July, this event will be allowing teams to fight for the prize of $40,000 at the end. Beyond this, the top 4 will earn seeds for the Challengers Playoffs.
Speaking of which, take a look at the 8 teams contending in this online event for European VALORANT:
- Guild Esports
- Acend
- Team Liquid
- G2 Esports
- Fnatic
- Rix.GG Thunder
- Team BDS
- FunPlus Phoenix
Do note that these 8 teams have made it here following a Closed Qualifier where 16 teams competed. Now, this event plans to half the competition once again.
Format
The format here is very similar to the NA event. To reiterate, this will involve a double elimination bracket into which teams have already been seeded. Each game outside of the grand final will be a best-of-three match, with the grand final being a BO5.
To note, this format does give teams a second chance to get back in the competition by dropping into the Loser’s Bracket.
Here’s how the bracket looks prior to competition:
Schedule for the VCT Champions Tour EU Stage 3 Challengers 1
Accordingly, the schedule is well spread across the various days of competition. Be sure to check out the official schedule page for the event here, applying the filter for ‘Challengers EU’ to pick out the desired matches.
Watch the VCT Champions Tour EU Stage 3 Challengers 1
You can also watch the VCT EU Stage 3 Challengers 1 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Predictions for the VCT NA Stage 3 Challengers 1
In order to make predictions for this event, we’ll have to take a look at some previous event history. We can kick things off with the Europe Stage 2 Challengers 2 Finals:
- Fnatic
- Team Liquid
- (not competing) Team Vitality
- Team BDS
- Acend
- G2 Esports
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- CE Calling
It’s quick to affirm that Fnatic are your favourites. No, not only due to the above result, but also following a second place at the Stage 2 Masters Reykjavik event.
Although they did have a shaky performance at the Closed Qualifier, they managed to qualify regardless. It’s likely they’ll bring their best selves for this next competition.
Are Fnatics uncontested? No, I wouldn’t say so. Indeed, I would consider this region a dogfight between Team Liquid and Fnatic for first place. Team Liquid managed to bag the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Challengers Finals and placed 4th at Reykjavik. Many expect a grand final between these two teams.
However, besides records, we need to talk about G2 Esports. After they beat Fnatic in the Closed Qualifiers, they’ve turned heads. Although perhaps they haven’t had the best past few months, on the right day they can easily show up an contend with the likes of Fnatic and Team Liquid.
I’d also place FunPlus Phoenix in the same category of a dark horse with strong potential.
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