Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) features semi-franchised leagues across EMEA, the Americas, and the Pacific. The leagues offer a stable environment for partner teams, enabling long-term planning and revenue opportunities. This article delves into the teams that represent the Americas (North America, Brazil, and LATAM) for the VCT’s 2024 season.

Cloud9

Cloud9 has been a part of North American esports since 2013 and entered the VALORANT scene in 2020. In 2021, they reached the quarter-finals of VALORANT Champions, eventually losing to Team Liquid. For the 2023 season, Cloud9 secured a 4th place finish in the VCT Americas League. They had a brief South Korean roster in 2020. Outside of VALORANT, they have been successful in several other esports titles, including League of Legends, CS:GO, and Halo.

100 Thieves

Founded in 2016 by former Call of Duty player Matthew ‘Nadeshot’ Haag, 100 Thieves entered the League of Legends ecosystem in 2018. In VALORANT, they qualified for the 2022 Champions through North America’s last-chance qualifier and finished 8th in the VCT 2023 Americas League. The organization is affiliated with NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers and has diversified its portfolio to include various esports titles.

Sentinels

Originally established in 2016 as Phoenix1, the organization rebranded to Sentinels in 2018. They entered the VALORANT scene in 2020 and quickly gained prominence by winning the title’s first two Masters events. However, they finished 7th in the VCT 2023 Americas League. Apart from VALORANT, they have been successful in titles like Halo and Fortnite.

NRG

Founded in 2015 after the purchase of Team Coast, NRG had its most successful year in VALORANT in 2023. The organization secured a second-place finish in the VCT 2023 Americas League and a fourth-place finish at the 2023 Masters in Tokyo. They have also been successful in other titles such as Rocket League, Apex Legends, and Overwatch.

Evil Geniuses

In 2023, Evil Geniuses broke through as the leading organization in VALORANT, winning the Champions event and finishing runner-up at the Masters in Tokyo. Founded in 1999, the organization has a lengthy history in esports and has been successful in titles such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Dota 2.

LOUD

Founded in 2019, LOUD quickly rose to prominence in Brazil and achieved competitive success in 2022. The organization finished first in the VCT 2023 Americas League and placed third during the 2023 VALORANT Champions. They have also invested in lifestyle content and diversified into music and fashion industries.

FURIA

Founded in 2017, FURIA is known primarily for its achievements in CS:GO. In VALORANT, they have not advanced past the first stage in both the 2021 and 2022 Champions events and finished sixth in the VCT 2023 Americas League. They have also diversified into lifestyle content and unconventional esports like chess and motorsport.

MIBR

Owned by Immortals Gaming Club, MIBR entered the VALORANT scene in 2022 but has not achieved significant results. In the VCT 2023 Americas League, they finished in 9th place. MIBR has been a representative brand in Brazilian esports since 2003, particularly in Counter-Strike.

KRÜ Esports

Founded in 2020 by former Manchester City player Sergio Agüero, KRÜ Esports quickly established VALORANT as its main focus. Despite a 10th place finish in the VCT 2023 Americas League, they won the last-chance qualifier to compete in the 2023 VALORANT Champions. They have received support from significant sponsors like Disney+, Puma, and Logitech G.

Leviatán

Founded in Argentina, Leviatán aims to represent the Latin American esports scene. They have participated in multiple competitions and secured a sponsorship deal with fast-food franchise KFC. In VALORANT, they gained international attention in 2022 and finished fifth in the VCT 2023 Americas League.

G2 Esports

The latest entrant into VCT Americas, G2 Esports acquired its spot by taking over the majority of The Guard’s roster. Known for its success in European League of Legends and Counter-Strike, the organization previously competed in VALORANT Challengers North America. Their entry into VCT Americas followed some controversies with their then-CEO, Carlos ‘ocelote’ Rodríguez.

Conclusion

The VALORANT VCT Americas League comprises a diverse set of teams, each with its own unique history and achievements. These teams not only contribute to the competitive landscape but also play a crucial role in the continued growth and stability of the VALORANT esports ecosystem.

This article serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding these partner teams, their contributions to VALORANT, and their achievements across other esports titles.

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