Valorant Esports has grown strongly in China thanks to online tournaments and regional teams like Edward Gaming and Bilibili Gaming have impressed at international events. After Valorant's official debut, Riot Games can now set up a tournament in the region of VCT China.
Like other tournaments, Riot Games chose 10 teams in the program of cooperating to set up the VCT China Prize including All Gamers, Bilibili Gaming, Edward Gaming, Funplus Phoenix, JD Gaming, Nova Esports, Trace Esports, Titan Esports Club, Tyloo, Wolves Esports and 1 unknown team.
The unidentified team will be the VCT Ascension Championship team. According to the Chinese VCT announcement will take place on December 23 with the participation of 8 teams Rare Atom, Attacking Soul Esports, Dragon Ranger Gaming, Ninjas In Pyjamas, Night Wings Gaming, 17 Gaming, Four Angry Men, Keepbest Gaming.
In 2024, China will also host VCT Masters 2024. According to Riot Games, VCT Masters Shanghai 2024 will be the “second international event of Valorant Champions Tour 2024”.