kickoff event (2 week tournament of some kind)--> masters madrid (8 teams, 2 from each league)
split 1 --> masters shanghai (12 teams, 3 from each league)
split 2 --> championship points
top 4 teams in each league by championship points qualify to champs, there is no LCQ
champs is the same 16 team format
New format looks cool for tier two and I actually like the idea of the vct points coming back. Only complaint would be the 8 team total masters. I’m not sure if there’s like an actual format change like maybe doing a different style of groups like a round robin for seeding in the playoffs, but if they plan on just instantly seeding the 8 teams into a double elimination playoffs type tournament feels like a bit of an L.
Kevn [#3]New format looks cool for tier two and I actually like the idea of the vct points coming back. Only complaint would be the 8 team total masters. I’m not sure if there’s like an actual format change like maybe doing a different style of groups like a round robin for seeding in the playoffs, but if they plan on just instantly seeding the 8 teams into a double elimination playoffs type tournament feels like a bit of an L.
im assuming masters 1 will just be an 8 team double elim bracket w no group stage
Javvi [#5]they stated qualification from consistency and best at the moment, so im guessing a direct invite to champions from split 2 is going to be announced.
Top 3 championship points
1st at split 2
in the video it says that the top 4 teams AFTER split 2 qualify to champs, so i dont think so
Demon0 [#7]where did riot post about this?
edit: here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=363djMlT7Ck
https://www.vlr.gg/263927/vct-2024-masters-madrid-year-round-challengers-and-more
mysterii [#6]in the video it says that the top 4 teams AFTER split 2 qualify to champs, so i dont think so
"awarding those who are great at the moment and those who have been consistent throughout the season"
Simp4S0m [#10]Why did they have to reduce team in first masters??? It’s only few days difference if you include group stage. This is so braindead wtf
i think it will be worth less championship points, they want masters 2 to be more important than masters 1
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