VCT Stage 3 Masters Berlin marks Valorant's biggest international LAN event yet. Following the success of Stage 2 Masters in Reykjavik, Iceland—with 10 teams—this edition expands to 16 squads from North America, EMEA, Brazil, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. After intense qualifiers, here are the qualified teams and our expert picks for standout NA talent.
The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) is Riot's premier one-year global circuit, spanning Challengers, Masters, and Champions stages. NA Challengers Stage 3 feeds directly into this September showdown in Berlin, Germany. Expect high-stakes action from top international contenders.
Three NA teams have punched their tickets to Berlin, packed with elite talent. These five players stand out for their game-changing impact—no particular order, as each brings undeniable dominance.
Victor Wong is a powerhouse American duelist for Team Envy. A retired CS:GO pro from Swole Patrol and eUnited, he brings veteran precision and aggression to Valorant.
Shahzeb "ShahZaM" Khan anchors Sentinels as in-game leader and controller. Ex-CS:GO standout with Cloud9, OpTic, and Complexity, his strategic flexibility has been key to Sentinels' dynasty.
Jacob "Yay" Whiteaker terrorizes as Envy's Jett main. Once underrated in CS:GO, his razor-sharp aim now dismantles opponents, proving he's a top-tier threat.
Stone "Asuna" Mazuryk, Ukrainian-American rifle sensation for 100 Thieves, is NA's rising prodigy. His mechanical skill and composure make him a must-watch.
Tyson "TenZ" Ngo, Canadian of Vietnamese descent, needs no intro. Sentinels' flex star and ex-CS:GO player, he's widely regarded as the world's best—silencing doubters with clutch mastery.
