Valorant esports News

Leviátan won't live in anyone's shadow at Istanbul

Leviátan lived under KRÜ’s shadow for too long. After their performance at Copenhagen, the Chilean squad is ready to prove that they are the best in Latin America, not KRÜ.

• August 31, 2022 • by redlight

XERXIA remain the hope of Thailand

The Thai roster make their fifth international appearance, trying to get over the hump.

• August 31, 2022 • by PancakeGOAT

DRX desire success in Istanbul

A new vision brings Korea's DRX back to Champions. Their early exits globally have fueled them more than ever to finally break through.

• August 30, 2022 • by Seulgi

ZETA DIVISION are ready to silence the doubts at Champions

ZETA DIVISION had to face a lot of doubts regarding the team and Japan. They are back at Champions, ready to answer everyone’s questions.

• August 30, 2022 • by redlight

100 Thieves aim to go from zero to Champions in six months

In just six months since the inception of their new roster, 100 Thieves have come a long way. However, will they be able to go the distance in Istanbul?

• August 30, 2022 • by Zahk

OpTic seek their biggest trophy of the year

After a rewarding 2022 VCT, it's time for the Green Wall to take on their biggest challenge yet: Champions.

• August 30, 2022 • by ChickenJoe

FPX announce rhyme and neilzinho ahead of Champions

Both signees come with significant multiregional experience which might prove useful over the course of the tournament.

• August 30, 2022 • by Zahk

Report: Cloud9 White and x0tek to split

x0tek's run with Cloud9 White seems to be ending quickly.

• August 30, 2022 • by eutalyx

Report: LDN UTD to part ways with OG

LDN UTD is reportedly leaving Valorant and switching focus to a business and operations model.

• August 30, 2022 • by eutalyx

Report: Berlin to host EMEA Partnership league

Riot has decided to host the EMEA Partnership league in Berlin, Germany.

• August 30, 2022 • by redlight

KRÜ are ready to win it all with teamwork

This is their sixth time on the international stage. Will KRÜ finally be able to grasp the title, or will they once again fall short?

• August 30, 2022 • by Zahk

FURIA make a return to international competition

FURIA returns to Champions for the second time through a Last Chance Qualifier event, this time with more experience under their belt.

• August 29, 2022 • by walkingdumpling

Panpoc: Friendship, humor, and relatability

Esports are more fun when people know more. When stories are told, when people become recognized, when backstage heroes step on a stage.

• August 29, 2022 • by eutalyx

Friendship fuels XSET to champions

After bombing out of Masters: Copenhagen without any wins, XSET are ready to redeem themselves under Istanbul's golden lights.

• August 28, 2022 • by ChickenJoe

Fnatic aim to finish the year on a high

FNATIC got a free playoffs pass in Copenhagen. This time, there are no free passes.

• August 28, 2022 • by eutalyx

Cloud9, Stars Horizon, Global Esports - News Almost Missed August 27

VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have not seen.

• August 27, 2022 • by Hudsen

FPX return to defend their throne

The kings of Copenhagen want to put their tumultuous season behind and prove they were always one of the best.

• August 27, 2022 • by DazzleAlec

This time LOUD are ready for the stage

LOUD are ready to avenge their Copenhagen losses

• August 26, 2022 • by FerahgoTheGreat

Pansy: “When we started [casting] we played it pretty safe”

Pansy and Hypoc met each other in 2018. They only starred alongside each other in 2020.

• August 25, 2022 • by eutalyx

BOOM Esports ready to unleash Indonesia's might at Champions

It took two long years for BOOM to get to Champions. It'll take pride, hard work, and consistency in hopes of becoming world champions.

• August 24, 2022 • by TMosura

EDward Gaming look to shock the world in Champions

Confidence, diligence, and persistence has taken EDG to Istanbul. Now, it's China's turn to heist the trophy for themselves.

• August 23, 2022 • by Seulgi

X10 Sapphire and W Streak Female secure last two Elite spots in APAC Game Changers LCQ

They will join six other teams to compete in the upcoming Elite qualifier whose winner gets to represent APAC in the international Game Changers’ Championship in November.

• August 23, 2022 • by Zahk

Pansy: “I will hold Riot to very high standards [in 2023]”

“I will hold Riot to very high standards, because they are talented,” Pansy said. “I think we should hold Riot to very high standards, because they can deliver them.”

• August 23, 2022 • by eutalyx

Valorant patch notes 5.04

Episode 5: Act II arrives with a free Champions Event Pass, a fresh Battlepass, and more.

• August 23, 2022 • by eutalyx

Team Liquid return to Champions with their sights set on gold

A day-by-day mentality, hard work, and plans to implement consistency within Team Liquid’s unpredictability is what will allow them to lift the Champions trophy.

• August 22, 2022 • by eutalyx

nAts departs M3 Champions

M3 Champions superstar nAts announced his departure.

• August 22, 2022 • by redlight

Ex-TSM X RedKoh joins Alter Ego Celestè as head coach

RedKoh will be working with the Indonesian team for the upcoming Elite event and the Berlin Game Changers Championship if they qualify for it.

• August 21, 2022 • by Zahk

OpTic Gaming, KRÜ Esports, NRG Esports - News Almost Missed August 20

VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have not seen.

• August 20, 2022 • by Hudsen

Champions to be held at Volkswagen Arena with live crowd

The stage for the final event of the 2022 VCT competition year is set.

• August 19, 2022 • by Hudsen

Orangutan Female pick up Oreopheliaa

This signing comes ahead of the Elite tournament, which will decide the sole APAC representative for the upcoming international Game Changers Championship.

• August 17, 2022 • by Zahk