VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs and Finals

The VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs featured the top six teams from the Pacific region, culminating in the finals on July 21, 2024.

Playoffs Bracket

The playoffs began with single-elimination knockout matches for teams ranked third to sixth. Here is the bracket:

• Gen.G vs. Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ): The winner advanced to face Paper Rex, while the loser was eliminated.
• Team Secret vs. Talon Esports: The winner faced DRX in the next round.

The top two seeds, Paper Rex and DRX, awaited the winners in the double-elimination bracket.

Finals Venue

The final two days of the VCT Pacific Stage 2, including the Lower Final and Grand Final, were held at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul, South Korea. These matches were best-of-five, attracting a larger live audience.

Qualified Teams for Champions

The teams that qualified for the VALORANT Champions from the VCT Pacific Stage 2 were:

• Gen.G
• DRX
• Paper Rex

These teams secured their spots through their performance in the playoffs.

Prize Pool

The $250,000 USD prize pool was distributed among the participants:

• 1st Place: $100,000 USD
• 2nd Place: $65,000 USD
• 3rd Place: $40,000 USD
• 4th Place: $25,000 USD
• 5th-6th Place: $10,000 USD each
• 7th-11th Place: Varying amounts.

The VCT Pacific Stage 2 was a significant event in the VALORANT esports calendar, showcasing the region’s top teams. The competition was intense, with teams fighting for not only the prize money but also the coveted spots at the VALORANT Champions.

The playoffs highlighted the strategic depth and skill of the teams involved. For instance, Gen.G’s match against RRQ was crucial, as the winner would face Paper Rex, a team that had already secured their spot at Champions. This added pressure to the match, as Gen.G needed to win to qualify for Champions.

The finals at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium provided an electric atmosphere, with fans cheering on their favorite teams. The best-of-five format for the Lower Final and Grand Final ensured that the teams had to perform at their best over multiple maps, testing their endurance and teamwork.

The success of VCT Pacific Stage 2 sets the stage for future VALORANT tournaments, particularly the upcoming VCT 2025 events. As the esports scene continues to grow, events like these will remain pivotal in determining the world’s top VALORANT teams. The VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff, scheduled from January 18 to February 9, 2025, in South Korea, will be another key event to watch, as teams begin their journey towards the next Champions tournament.