Bet on VCT Game Changers Championship: Teams, Format, Prize Pool

Valorant and its professional esports circuit are incredibly male-dominated. However, the dawn of a new era is on the horizon with the upcoming VCT Game Changers Championship tournament, as more female pro players are breaking through the glass ceiling to compete.

As the name suggests, Riot Games is here to revolutionize the game! VCT Game Changers allows skilled female Valorant competitors their chance in the spotlight to showcase their skills and promote diversity in the competitive scene. The 2023 VCT Game Changers features teams from different regional leagues who have fought hard for their spots in this ground-breaking competition.

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What is the VCT Game Changers Championship?

The Valorant Champions Tour, abbreviated to VCT, is a professional Valorant tournament series organized by Riot Games. The VCT is global, with several regional leagues (EMEA, NA, and Pacific). The Valorant Champions Tour usually culminates in Valorant Champions, the top-level event of the professional Valorant circuit.

In recent years, Riot Games have launched the Valorant Champions Tour: Game Changers competition, providing new chances and extra visibility for women and other excluded genders that don't get their chance in the limelight in Valorant esports. This Valorant event is officially part of the Valorant Champions Tour and the final event of the year, rounding off 2023 with a bang.

Riot Games hopes the Game Changers Championship will pave the way for more inclusive future VCT competitive seasonS representing its incredibly diverse and talented community. The 2022 Game Changers competition in Berlin had G2 Gozen claiming the maiden title. Shopify Rebellion and Team Liquid rounded out the remainder of the podium positions. These three teams are definitely favorites to watch coming into the 2023 Game Changers competition!

VCT Game Changers 2023: Format

The VCT: Game Changers Championship takes place from November 28 to December 3 in São Paulo, Brazil. This incredibly compact competition sees eight teams compete in a double-elimination bracket. All matches, except the Lower Final and Grand Final, are Bo3.

With just two teams left standing, the Grand Final will be Bo5 to determine which team will claim the title of VCT Game Changers World Champion. The exact schedule for the VCT Game Changers will be on our dedicated event overview, coming soon.

All eight teams must be on their A-game as they battle for the lion's share of the $500,000 prize pool. See below how the prize pool is split between all teams participating in the VCT Game Changers.

• 1st: $180,000
• 2nd: $100,000
• 3rd: $80,000
• 4th: $50,000
• 5th - 6th: $25,000
• 7th - 8th: $15,000

VCT Game Changers 2023: Teams

The eight top-tier teams competing in Valorant Game Changers represent their respective regions. These squads earned their spots by winning major events and collecting circuit points. From North America to the Middle East, APAC, East Asia, Brazil, and Latin America, the tournament reflects the most skilled women in the Valorant competitive scene.

The British Valorant team EXCEL GC disbanded on November 3, unfortunately showing that the longevity of female esports in the professional sphere still has a long way to go.

All the teams competing in the Valorant Champions Tour: Game Changers Championship 2023 are listed below, including their region and player rosters.

• BBL Queens (Game Changers EMEA Stage 3): Alkyia, eva, Felipa, Vania, Wens
• G2 Gozen (EMEA Circuit Points): sarah, roxi, Glance, mimi, Petra
• Evil Geniuses GC (NA Series 3): Starbound, Lorri, Theia, PowerPixele, Nora
• Shopify Rebellion (NA Circuit Points): florescent, sarah, alexis, meL, Noia
• Team Liquid Brazil (BR Circuit Points): bstrdd, daiki, bizerra, Joojina, isaa
• KRÜ Blaze (LATAM Regional Final): kalita, romi, conir, micaela, shyz
• Team SMG (APAC Elite): Kohaibi, enerii, shirazi, Alexy, Kamiyu
• Chao Hui EDG (East Asia): Clem, Lizhi, WawaLee, XiMiLu, Yusin

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Betting Tips for VCT Game Changers

Getting started with gambling on esports can be daunting, especially if you don't know where to begin! Luckily, we're here to help with our simple but vital betting tips for VCT Game Changers.

Practice the game

Since Valorant is free-to-play, there's nothing stopping you from downloading the game and learning the meta yourself! Learn each agent's abilities, which are throw picks and meta picks. We have an agent tier list to help you get started. These valuable insights will give you the upper hand over other bettors, by understanding gameplay strategies.

Do some research

Doing your "homework" is the key to success in the betting world, increasing your chance of bagging a win. While throwing your money at any old team might seem fun, it's not an ideal practice! Since Game Changers is a relatively new competition, you should be able to find team stats and roster moves online. There should also be plenty of analysis videos and predictions on YouTube, which may offer a unique perspective you've not thought about before.

Gamble responsibly

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Where can I watch VCT Game Changers matches?

All VCT Game Changers matches will be broadcast live on the official Valorant Twitch and Valorant Champions Tour YouTube channels. If you link your Twitch account to Valorant, you may sometimes get exclusive drops while accruing watch time on drop-enabled streams.

Who are the favorite teams to win VCT Game Changers?

Based on their success at last year's VCT Game Changers in Berlin, we would put our money on G2 Gozen winning for the second year. Team Liquid Brazil and Shopify Rebellion GC are two significant favorites to win.

What Valorant betting markets are available for VCT Game Changers?

For VCT Game Changers, we offer the following betting markets:

• Map Winner: For a Bo3 series, we offer Map Winner bets for Map 1, 2, and 3.
• Match Winner: This betting market lets you bet on the overall Match Winner for a specific match-up.