Masters Shanghai viewer’s guide

Shanghai becomes the first Chinese city to host an international VCT event. This viewer's guide is everything you need to know about the second Masters of the year!

Sayaplayer faces old teammates to begin Masters Shanghai

The first match of Masters Shanghai between G2 Esports and T1 is a reunion. Sayaplayer from T1 will face off against valyn, JonahP, and trent.

Team Secret release BORKUM, bench NDG

Team Secret shake up their roster by releasing BORKUM and benching NDG.

L1NK retires, pursues content creation

After four years of competing, the former fish123 veteran has retired.

RRQ pick up monyet as their fifth

After being benched for most of Stage 1, monyet returns to play with former teammates.

How BeYN went from DRX prospect to the Korean Zellsis

BeYN entered DRX in a time of change with an uncertain future. Now, DRX are keeping up among the best teams in Pacific, thanks to his energy and gameplay.

NAVI bench Erik, promote LATEKS to head coach

NAVI have made changes to their staff after the failed to qualify to the first two international events in 2024.

paTiTek returns to Heretics as stand-in

Round two for the Polish substitute.

A year on: what's the AVPA been up to?

95% of the AVPA's work is held under secrecy. Which begs the question: what has the AVPA been up to?

NA Challengers resumes with new faces

North America's Tier 2 scene has undergone a series of changes ahead of the Mid Season Cup.

MiniBoo to miss Shanghai

Team Heretics will once again be fielding a substitute player on the international stage.

yay temporarily steps down as BLEED starter

The North American import now rests on the bench ahead of Split 2.

100T claim Americas title with 3-0 sweep of G2

100T claim Americas title with 3-0 sweep of G2

Fnatic complete reverse sweep to win Stage 1 grand finals

Fnatic were down 2-0 in the series, and managed to win three maps in a row to get the top seed for EMEA heading to Shanghai.

Paper Rex reclaim regional title with 3-2 win over Gen.G

Paper Rex got their revenge in the Stage 1 grand finals, beating Gen.G 3-2.

EDG reclaim the top spot in China with Stage 1 win over FPX

EDG are back on top.

G2 set up VCT Americas grand final against 100 Thieves

They won Ascension last year, and now the squad has a chance to be the top Americas seed at Shanghai.

Fnatic comeback highlights lower final win over FUT Esports

Fnatic needed to win against FUT Esports in a best-of-five to get their grand final rematch against Team Heretics, and it took one fake comeback and a real one to do it.

Leviatán lock in final Americas spot at Masters Shanghai

100 Thieves defeated G2 Esports to qualify for the grand final, while Leviatán eliminated KRÜ Esports to qualify for Masters Shanghai.

FUT Esports frag their way to Masters Shanghai

FUT Esports swept Karmine Corp to secure their first international competition in 2024, while Team Heretics beat Fnatic to get to their second regional grand finals.

MIBR bid farewell to bzkA

After a fruitless Stage 1, the world champion is now without a roster to coach.

G2 and 100T punch their tickets to China

The remaining North American teams took two of the three slots at Masters Shanghai

EDG and FPX qualify for home event Masters Shanghai

China's two reps from Masters Madrid confirm their spots at Shanghai while the third playoffs spot remains undecided.

Masters Shanghai introduces new playoffs format

Four teams will now have the chance to control their own destiny.

Fnatic and Team Heretics first two EMEA teams to qualify for Shanghai

Fnatic and Team Heretics punched their tickets to Shanghai, leaving FUT Esports and Karmine Corp fighting for the final spot.

Team Liquid and NAVI out of Masters Shanghai contention

In the elimination round of the Stage 1 playoffs, it was Team Liquid and NAVI that were sent home to wait for Stage 2.

LOUD and Cloud9 fall short of Shanghai

G2 and 100 Thieves move on to the double elimination stage of the Americas bracket.

EDG and FPX remain on top heading into Stage 1 playoffs

Stage 1 of VCT China 2024 went as expected heading into playoffs, with FPX and EDG leading the way.

KRÜ and Leviatán top VCT Americas groups

The Americas playoffs are decided, with six teams in contention for Masters Shanghai.