A new era of competitive VALORANT<\/em> kicked off in 2023. And while Riot Games’ primary focus going forward will be the three top-tier international leagues at the top of the ecosystem, the tier-two scene enters an exciting phase with Challengers leagues all across the world, including the North American VALORANT<\/em> Challengers League.<\/p>
There’s perhaps no more exciting Challengers League than in North America, which is stacked with an overwhelming amount of player talent and more involvement from massive organizations than in any other Challengers League.<\/p>
Hosted and organized by Knights Arena, the NA VALORANT<\/em> Challengers League will consist of two splits, with a midseason event between the splits and a decisive playoff bracket at the end of the year. Twelve teams (six invited, six qualified through open qualifiers<\/a>) will fight over two splits to qualify for one of eight playoff spots, with the main goal being a place at the Americas Ascension tournament, where a two-year promotion to VCT Americas awaits.<\/p>