ZETA Division and Team Liquid survive first elimination matches

Day four at Champions meant do or die for four teams in order to keep their spot in the event.

The Guard, FUSION, Los Grandes - News Almost Missed September 3

VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have not seen.

DRX delivers NA its first loss and advance to playoffs

The Korean powerhouse advanced to the playoffs over 100 Thieves, while XSET and FunPlus Phoenix found wins in their opening matches.

The Green Wall is back in playoffs

OpTic secured a playoff spot over LOUD in today's Champions group stage matches. Elsewhere, NA found more success, with 100 Thieves taking down FNATIC.

Ghost Gaming part with roster

The announcement comes after the team claimed the championship in the NSG Summer Championship 2022 finals.

Anaks joins DRX as coach

The top organization in Korea has added member to their staff, upping their total to four coaches.

Leviatán dominate groups to be the first to qualify for playoffs

Leviatán trounced Paper Rex 2-0. OpTic and LOUD also won their group stage matches against BOOM and ZETA division respectively.

Maru Gaming release roster

One of Korea's top rosters depart their organizations amidst the end of their contracts.

NaVi part ways with Zeddy, Duno, and dinkzj

Zeddy, Duno, and dinkzj have left NAVI.

Leviatán stun the world in Champions debut

Leviatán stunned the world with a 2-0 over Team Liquid. EDward Gaming managed to steal a map from Paper Rex, but ultimately fell 2-1.

Zellsis rejoins Version1

After a brief stint with Sentinels, Zellsis returns to his former squad.

Valorant Champions 2022 Group Stage viewer's guide

VLR.gg has compiled everything you need to know about the upcoming 2022 Champions tournament, starting with the event's group stage.

Paper Rex is back to have fun on the big stage

Fourth at Masters Reykjavik. Runner-up at Masters Copenhagen. In their third international LAN this year, Paper Rex are coming for the trophy.

Writer roundtable: predictions for Champions

Leviátan won't live in anyone's shadow at Istanbul

Leviátan lived under KRÜ’s shadow for too long. After their performance at Copenhagen, the Chilean squad is ready to prove that they are the best in Latin America, not KRÜ.

XERXIA remain the hope of Thailand

The Thai roster make their fifth international appearance, trying to get over the hump.

DRX desire success in Istanbul

A new vision brings Korea's DRX back to Champions. Their early exits globally have fueled them more than ever to finally break through.

ZETA DIVISION are ready to silence the doubts at Champions

ZETA DIVISION had to face a lot of doubts regarding the team and Japan. They are back at Champions, ready to answer everyone’s questions.

100 Thieves aim to go from zero to Champions in six months

In just six months since the inception of their new roster, 100 Thieves have come a long way. However, will they be able to go the distance in Istanbul?

OpTic seek their biggest trophy of the year

After a rewarding 2022 VCT, it's time for the Green Wall to take on their biggest challenge yet: Champions.

FPX announce rhyme and neilzinho ahead of Champions

Both signees come with significant multiregional experience which might prove useful over the course of the tournament.

Report: Cloud9 White and x0tek to split

x0tek's run with Cloud9 White seems to be ending quickly.

Report: LDN UTD to part ways with OG

LDN UTD is reportedly leaving Valorant and switching focus to a business and operations model.

Report: Berlin to host EMEA Partnership league

Riot has decided to host the EMEA Partnership league in Berlin, Germany.

KRÜ are ready to win it all with teamwork

This is their sixth time on the international stage. Will KRÜ finally be able to grasp the title, or will they once again fall short?

FURIA make a return to international competition

FURIA returns to Champions for the second time through a Last Chance Qualifier event, this time with more experience under their belt.

Panpoc: Friendship, humor, and relatability

Esports are more fun when people know more. When stories are told, when people become recognized, when backstage heroes step on a stage.

Friendship fuels XSET to champions

After bombing out of Masters: Copenhagen without any wins, XSET are ready to redeem themselves under Istanbul's golden lights.

Fnatic aim to finish the year on a high

FNATIC got a free playoffs pass in Copenhagen. This time, there are no free passes.