The VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 is officially underway. Already, we’ve seen plenty of awesome action, with Fnatic defeating LOUD at the LOCK//IN São Paulo final. Now, the second international event of the year, Masters Tokyo, is coming up next — and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about it.
What is the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023?
The VALORANT Champions Tour is an eSports tournament series that takes place every year, with the 2023 edition being the 3rd tour so far.
From Fnatic to LOUD, the best VALORANT teams from around the world will be competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023. Then, after each event has taken place, the tour will conclude with the main event: Valorant Champions. This is the elite crowning event where the most successful teams from the tour face off to be crowned the ultimate VALORANT champion of the year. The winners in 2022 were LOUD, which saw them take home the $1 million prize.
Because the VALORANT eSports scene is more competitive than ever and the prize money keeps on increasing, teams will be fighting extra hard to win the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023. If you want a slice of the action by betting on VCT Masters Tokyo, you can do so right here at Thunderpick.
All you need to know about VCT Masters Tokyo 2023
The Masters Tokyo 2023 will be the 2nd official event of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023. It’ll take place from 11-25 June, with the final match happening on the 25th.
There’s a lot of hype surrounding the Masters Tokyo. Over recent years, the VALORANT community has grown beyond belief in Japan, with hundreds of thousands of Japanese fans streaming each eSports event. Plus, the VALORANT Twitch community is huge in Japan, too, which has helped to further drive the competitive scene over there. Ultimately, this is why Riot Games decided to choose Tokyo as the destination for the Masters.
Interestingly, the Masters Tokyo will be the only Masters of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023. This is a major change from the traditional tour format where multiple Masters events are held. As a result, this makes the Masters Tokyo extra special and the competition levels fiercer!
Where to Watch the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023?
If you’re a VALORANT player and fan of eSports, then you’ll definitely want to watch Masters Tokyo. The good news is that this is super easy to do. You can watch all of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 events, including Masters Tokyo, via the following options:
- The VALORANT Champions Tour YouTube channel (@ValorantEsports)
- The VALORANT Champions Tour Twitch channel
- Facebook Gaming
Best of all, the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 will be streamed in over 20 different languages, so you’ll be able to watch the action from home in your preferred language.
How to Buy Tickets for VCT Masters Tokyo 2023
If you live in Japan or want to travel there to watch the Tokyo Masters 2023, then you can buy in-person tickets.
The Masters Tokyo will take place across 2 different venues:
- Tipstar Dome Chiba
- Makuhari Messe
The majority of the event will be hosted by the Tipstar Dome, Chiba. Then, the Lower and Grand Finals will move over to the Makuhari Messe for the final 2 days of the events.
Unfortunately, tickets for the Tipstar Dome Chiba can only be purchased within Japan. However, tickets for the Makuhari Messe (where the final action will happen) can be purchased online.
Place Your Bets on VCT Masters Tokyo 2023
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If you sign up with Thunderpick today, you can place bets on all future VALORANT Champions Tour 2023 events — including the Masters Tokyo.
Creating an account with Thunderpick only takes a few minutes. Once you’ve verified your identity and age, you’ll be good to go. Whether you want to use Thunderpick on your smartphone, PC, or tablet, the choice is yours.
When it comes to Masters Tokyo betting, you can place a variety of different bets. For example, you can place an outright bet on which team you think will win the Masters Tokyo. Additionally, you can bet on the outcome of individual matches. If Fnatic face off against LOUD, you could place a simple moneyline bet on either team to win.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 Participating: Teams
The Masters Tokyo 2023 will feature 12 teams that will play over 2 stages.
The Group Stage is set to start on the 11th of June and will have a double elimination format. A total of 8 teams will be playing split into two groups. All matches are best of 3. The top 2 teams from each group will then advance to the playoffs. The teams are:
| Group A | Group B |
| NRG | DRX |
| Natus Vincere | Attacking Soul Esports |
| EDward Gaming | FUT Esports |
| T1 | Evil Geniuses |
The Playoffs will then have a double-elimination bracket played by 8 teams (4 high seeds and 4 qualified teams). All matches are best of 3 other than the lower final and the grand final which are best of 5.
The top-seeded teams are Team Liquid, Fnatic, LOUD, and Paper Rex.
VCT Masters Tokyo 2023: Format
The Masters Tokyo 2023 format is very simple.
12 teams from the EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China leagues will battle in the group stage before progressing into a double-elimination bracket. The double-elimination bracket is loved by VALORANT eSports fans and was expected to be used after the single-elimination bracket at VCT Lock-In 2023 was heavily criticized.
Masters Tokyo 2023: Group Stage and Playoff Dates
- Group Stage: June 11-14
- Playoffs: June 16-25
Remember, you’ll be able to watch all of the action on the VALORANT Champions Tour YouTube and Twitch channels, no matter which part of the world you’re from.
Who Will Win the VCT Masters Tokyo 2023?
Even though LOUD are favorites, there’s also a chance for Fnatic to take home the trophy. With an insanely talented roster, from Jake “Boaster” Howlett to Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov, you’d certainly expect them to go far at the Masters Tokyo 2023, especially after their insane victory at VCT Lock-In, which saw them come back to defeat LOUD 14-12 in the final.
DRX is certainly one of the crowd favorites. On Twitter, many fans of the Korean team want to see them go all the way in what will be a truly epic competition. If you plan on betting on the Masters Tokyo 2023 event, make sure you use Thunderpick to stay up-to-date with the latest team odds before the action starts on the 11th of June.
You can also check out the latest VCT Masters Tokyo odds right here at Thunderpick.