Valorant Champions 2021 stands as the game's premier event of the year, drawing elite squads worldwide. For teams that fell short of direct qualification, the four regional Last Chance Qualifiers offer a final shot at glory in this marquee tournament.
The victor here secures a coveted spot at Valorant Champions. This single-elimination bracket featured eight of North America's top teams battling for supremacy.
Three high-stakes matches unfolded on the first day of the North America LCQ.
Map 1 (Breeze): Gen.G dominated the second half after an 8-4 deficit, clinching a 13-10 victory.
Map 2 (Split): 100 Thieves surged to a 10-2 halftime lead and sealed the map 13-8.
Map 3 (Icebox): 100 Thieves overwhelmed Gen.G with a 9-3 first half, winning 13-4. 100 Thieves wins series 2-1.
Map 1 (Haven): Luminosity powered through a 10-2 halftime edge to a decisive 13-2 win.
Map 2 (Ascent): XSET rallied from 8-4 down to take the map 13-8.
Map 3 (Split): XSET edged a tight 7-5 half for a 13-10 triumph. XSET wins series 2-1.
Map 1 (Split): XSET overcame a 7-5 halftime score to win 13-9.
Map 2 (Breeze): 100 Thieves' 10-2 dominance led to a 13-8 victory.
Map 3 (Ascent): A 6-6 half gave way to 100 Thieves' 13-9 closeout. 100 Thieves wins series 2-1.
Stay tuned for full results, schedules, and scores from the Valorant North America Last Chance Qualifier.