VALORANT Champions 2023 is not a story about “another tournament”, but about the culmination of a whole year of emotions, expectations and nerves. The final point of the VALORANT Champions Tour season, which kept fans in suspense throughout 2023 – from the first matches to the decisive rounds. Everything came together in one place: Los Angeles, USA, the iconic Shrine Auditorium Kia Forum arena and the best teams on the planet, ready to give their best. And when the $2,250,000 prize pool is at stake, it’s simply impossible to play half-heartedly.
The organizers also took a step towards the teams — and quite a warm one. VCT partner teams received 50% of the net revenue from sales of exclusive Champions 2023 skins. This is not a formality, but a real support for those who have traveled a long and exhausting path to the main event of the year. The figures are impressive: by August 23, sales of the collection had exceeded $ 20 million. A significant bonus that the teams definitely felt.
VALORANT Champions 2023 became the very tournament where everything was there: beautiful clutches, risky decisions, the joy of victories and the bitterness of defeats. Pure adrenaline, sincere emotions and an incredible level of play — that’s why millions of viewers around the world love VALORANT. It was not just a championship, but a real celebration of esports.
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The winner of Valorant Champions 2023 was the Evil Geniuses team
The VCT Champions 2023 Grand Final has fulfilled all expectations. Evil Geniuses teamed up with Paper Rex and won 3-1 in the Bo5 series (Split — 13:10, Ascent — 11:13, Bind — 13:5, Lotus — 13:10). It was a triumph for EG — the champion’s cup and the main prize of $ 1,000,000 became the logical conclusion of their journey.
But this path is definitely not an easy one. After two wins in the playoffs, Evil Geniuses were defeated by the future silver medalists and ended up in the bottom bracket. At such a moment, many people break down. EG — no. The team rallied, went through difficult opponents, beat out a strong Brazilian squad and still reached the grand final, where it proved that it was worthy of the title.
The tournament started on August 6 and lasted 20 eventful days. The total prize pool of $2,250,000 was distributed among the participants. Fnatic, an experienced and titled team, one of the most formidable representatives of the EMEA region, took the fourth place. The third place was taken by LOUD, the champions of last year and one of the most recognizable Brazilian roasters. The second place went to Paper Rex, which featured Ilya “something” Petrov in particular.
At the same time, VALORANT Champions 2023 was remembered not only for the matches. The tournament once again reminded how important the development of women’s esports is. The winners got a chance to compete at the upcoming Women’s Tournament Championship 2023. For Chao Hui from EDward Gaming, this event has a special meaning — participation in the main women’s World championship is ahead, even if the details are still kept secret.
Supporting women in esports is no longer just words, but real steps. Such initiatives inspire, give confidence, and show that the stage is open to anyone who is willing to work and show results. Interest in the Women’s Tournament Championship is growing every day, and this is the best indicator that women’s contributions to the gaming community are finally getting the attention they deserve. Esports is becoming more lively, more honest and more diverse — and this is perhaps the main achievement.
VCT Americas League VALORANT Champions 2023 Prize Pool
| Placement | Team | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | EG | $ 1,000,000 |
| 2 | PRX | $ 400,000 |
| 3 | LOUD | $ 250,000 |
| 4 | FNC | $ 130,000 |
| 5 | DRX | $ 85,000 |
| 5 | EDG | $ 85,000 |
| 7 | BLG | $ 50,000 |
| 7 | FUT | $ 50,000 |
| 9 | GIA | $ 30,000 |
| 9 | NAVI | $ 30,000 |
| 9 | NRG | $ 30,000 |
| 9 | T1 | $ 30,000 |
| 13 | FPX | $ 20,000 |
| 13 | KRU | $ 20,000 |
| 13 | TL | $ 20,000 |
| 13 | ZETA | $ 20,000 |
