The Valorant Champions Berlin event may still be underway, but Riot Games has already revealed the exciting format for the 2022 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT). This global circuit brings together top teams from around the world, earning circuit points to qualify for the ultimate finals.
While full details are still emerging, Riot has shared key insights into the 2022 structure. Here's what we know about the Valorant VCT 2022 format, straight from the source.
Building on the success of current and past tournaments leading to regional leagues, VCT 2022 raises the stakes. Elite teams will battle for supremacy in high-stakes matches, with the current Champions Tour wrapping up this weekend.
The circuit spans Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. It also introduces a dedicated global event for Valorant Game Changers, Riot's initiative spotlighting top female players—first announced in late February.
Game Changers aims to expand opportunities for women and marginalized genders in Valorant esports. Each Challengers division features open qualifiers, weeks of intense competition, and a grand tournament crowning a champion while securing spots in Masters events.
Riot's Leo Donlon teased an upcoming in-game tournament mode, allowing casual players to vie for prizes—similar to League of Legends and a long-awaited addition to Valorant.
VCT maintains its proven three-tier system: Challengers, Masters, and Champions, with tweaks to the entry level. A refreshed format boosts matchups among top regional teams and delivers a more straightforward schedule.
Producer Whalan Rozelle outlined key changes, including just two Masters events and Champions shifting to September for better pacing.
Stay tuned for Valorant Champions Berlin 2021 schedules and more updates as the 2022 season takes shape.
