Teams Qualified for VCT Pacific Stage 1 Playoffs

The journey towards the Masters Shanghai event has marked its critical juncture as the VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific Stage 1 playoffs have been set. With six elite teams emerging from a grueling four-week group stage, the competition now pivots to the playoff showdown, a necessary step for securing the Pacific Stage 1 title and earning the right to participate in the highly coveted international Masters Shanghai.

In the swiss-style group stage, a clear display of dominance was evident as Korean squads took center stage. Gen.G Esports, through a series of hard-fought matches, emerged as the group Alpha leader with a balanced record. Simultaneously, DRX demonstrated a resounding comeback, sailing through with an untouched streak in Group Omega. Their exemplary performance also allowed them to sidestep the initial knockout rounds, setting a high bar for the hybrid-elimination bracket ahead.

Teams Advancing to the VCT Pacific Stage 1 Playoffs

The VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs are set to begin on May 3, 2024. Teams are positioned based on their performance in the group stage, which influences their seeding for the playoffs. The following teams have qualified:

Gen.G Esports clinched the 1st position in Group Alpha with a balanced record of 3 wins and 3 losses and will start in the upper bracket semifinals.
DRX dominated Group Omega without dropping a single match, achieving a flawless 5-0 record and will similarly enter the upper bracket semifinals.
Team Secret, finishing 2nd in Group Alpha with a 3-3 record, will face the pressure in the knockout round.
Paper Rex secured 2nd in Group Omega with a strong showing of 4 wins and 1 loss, earning their spot in the knockout round.
T1 finished 3rd in Group Alpha with more losses than wins, recording a 2-4 standing, and will now prepare for the knockout round.
Talon Esports, matching Paper Rex's record but clinching 3rd in Group Omega due to tiebreaker rules, is the last team entering the knockout round with high hopes.

The second and third-placed teams from each group will compete in a single-elimination match. Victorious teams will advance in their pursuit of the championship, keeping their eyes on the prize in a double-elimination bracket that follows.

What is the VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs?

The VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs are the decisive matches to select three paramount teams from the Pacific region. These top performers will move forward to contend at the internationally acclaimed Masters Shanghai event. Their victory in this playoff will epitomize the region’s prowess in the esports arena.

International Impact: Qualification for global LAN event
Top Contenders: Only the crème de la crème, 3 teams, to proceed
High Stakes: Representation of the Pacific at a prestigious stage