Pearl, agents and guns adjusted in Patch 6.11

The first major mid-season update brings agent changes to Viper and Chamber. Pearl gets its own update, alongside several weapons.

• June 6, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Riot confirms new duelist and sentinel agents, Team Deathmatch for 2023

Anna Donlon hinted that the new sentinel could have movement-impairing abilities.

• June 5, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Masters Tokyo groups and schedule unveiled

Is everyone ready for some NRG vs. NAVI action?

• May 31, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Team Liquid become first two-time VCT EMEA champions over FNATIC

When Liquid last won an EMEA title, the narrative that they were regional champions was weak. This time, there’s no doubting it: Liquid are the VCT EMEA champions.

• May 29, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Liquid secure grand finals rematch with FNATIC over FUT

This will be the first grand final in over two years where the two have met, and the third overall.

• May 27, 2023 • by ds_santos_

VCT Masters Tokyo format and prize pool revealed

12 teams and $1,000,000 USD.

• May 26, 2023 • by ds_santos_

FUT, NAVI clinch final Masters Tokyo slots in VCT EMEA

EMEA is locked in for Masters Tokyo.

• May 25, 2023 • by ds_santos_

FUT and Liquid move to VCT EMEA semifinals

Will they be enough to topple the region's giants?

• May 23, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Team Vitality secure VCT EMEA Playoffs slots in Week 8

FNATIC also guaranteed a flawless regular season.

• May 20, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Challengers Ascension format and venues revealed worldwide

You get a LAN! And you get a LAN! Everybody gets a LAN!

• May 16, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Every scenario for VCT EMEA Playoffs

Yes, Heretics can still make playoffs.

• May 15, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Five VCT EMEA teams locked into playoffs in Week 7

There's just one spot left open.

• May 13, 2023 • by ds_santos_

TenZ returns to Sentinels active roster

He's back.

• May 9, 2023 • by ds_santos_

KCorp and BBL claw back in VCT EMEA Week 5

Both squads look renewed as the second half of the season approaches.

• April 29, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Marved to start for TenZ for the remainder of VCT split

Marved's third match with Sentinels will be against Cloud9.

• April 27, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Champions slots allocated; China awarded three spots

Whichever region wins Masters will qualify a fourth squad to Champions.

• April 27, 2023 • by ds_santos_

EDG and Attacking Soul clinch first Masters Tokyo slots

China heads into its third international outing hoping to find its first win.

• April 26, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Bind returns and Killjoy updated in Patch 6.08

Bind was out for just five months.

• April 25, 2023 • by ds_santos_

ZE1SH to start for Karmine Corp; Newzera steps down

ZE1SH will start for Karmine Corp on Friday, in their match against NAVI.

• April 19, 2023 • by ds_santos_

bjor and BlackHeart complete MAD Lions midseason shuffle

After going 1-4 during Split 1, MAD Lions have moved two players for Split 2.

• April 18, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Premier open beta launches April 25

The Premier open beta will run from April 25 to May 21.

• April 17, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Version1 take first NA Game Changers by storm

Eight matches, not map losses.

• April 14, 2023 • by ds_santos_

VCT EMEA Week 3 marked by 2-0 sweeps

FNATIC are sill unbeaten, while the #2 slot is split between FUT, Vitality and NAVI. BBL are still winless.

• April 14, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Two-stage EMEA Challengers Ascension format revealed

Every EMEA Challenger League will qualify two teams to Ascension.

• April 14, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Bind updates go live in Patch 6.07

Just a few weeks before it returns to the map pool, Bind has undergone multiple changes.

• April 11, 2023 • by ds_santos_

M80 win VCL NA Split 1

After topping their group, M80 took the crown in VCL NA's Mid-Season Face Off.

• March 31, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Vitality go unbeaten; Liquid find first win in VCT EMEA

Vitality are the first team to go 2-0. Liquid are 1-1, alongside KOI, NAVI, and FUT.

• March 30, 2023 • by ds_santos_

FUT and Vitality overcome Heretics and Liquid in VCT EMEA

FUT prove themselves a strong EMEA contender, while Liquid show signs of improvement.

• March 28, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Gekko nerfed in Patch 6.06

Gekko's Mosh Pit is weaker. Agent outlines are also hidable.

• March 28, 2023 • by ds_santos_

KOI and FNATIC take opening wins in VCT EMEA

KOI have bounced back from LOCK//IN. FNATIC are still as dominant as ever.

• March 27, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Editorial: The EMEA VCLs are flawed and nobody can agree on a solution (Pt. 2)

A large part of the community is calling on Riot for more investment. But esports is currently seeing less and less investment across the board.

• March 26, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Editorial: The EMEA VCLs are flawed and nobody can agree on a solution (Pt. 1)

Unified leagues? One pan-European league? Or keep the current system? Nobody can agree.

• March 22, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Game Changers Championship heads to Brazil for 2023

Eight teams will fly to Riot's CBLOL Arena in São Paulo, Brazil to close out the year.

• March 20, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Rebels Gaming, T1, Royal Never Give Up - News Almost Missed March 18

VLR.gg's weekly recap series, News Almost Missed, returns once again to bring you stories from around the world that you might have missed in the past week.

• March 18, 2023 • by ds_santos_

thwifo and NRG part ways

Three months, zero matches.

• March 13, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Sentinels welcome Marved as sixth man

He's back.

• March 13, 2023 • by ds_santos_

EMEA Challenger Leagues conclude Split 1

One more Split until Ascension.

• March 13, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Gen.G confirm Sylvan and GodDead moves

Gen.G are finally six.

• March 9, 2023 • by ds_santos_

G2 Gozen's juliano returns to CS:GO

Two years of European and international domination.

• March 7, 2023 • by ds_santos_

VCT Americas League dates and format revealed

Sentinels and 100 Thieves will kick off the VCT Americas League.

• March 7, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Leo awarded first VLR.gg MVP Award at LOCK//IN

Leo is the first VLR.gg MVP Award recipient.

• March 5, 2023 • by ds_santos_

FNATIC keep undefeated streak and secure finals spot over NAVI

“As a team, the reason why we wake up everyday and we go to scrims and try to be on time to scrims, is because we want to win a trophy,” Boaster said.

• March 3, 2023 • by ds_santos_

NAVI and FNATIC ensure EMEA presence at LOCK//IN playoffs

Where did NA go? They were just here.

• February 27, 2023 • by ds_santos_

NAVI and Leviatán sweep their way into the semifinals

Both teams look unstoppable, two days away from playing each other.

• February 25, 2023 • by ds_santos_

China extended two Masters Tokyo slots

Masters Tokyo will be a 12-team tournament with two Chinese tournaments.

• February 23, 2023 • by ds_santos_

LOCK//IN Omega Bracket kicks off with 2-0 sweeps

Not one of today’s three matches went to a decider.

• February 22, 2023 • by ds_santos_

VCT LOCK//IN Omega Bracket viewer's guide

Here's everything you need to know about the the LOCK//IN's Omega Bracket.

• February 22, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Sentinels’ new roster aims for perfection in 2023

The XSET-LOUD-SEN throuple might be the perfect relationship for the next utopian team and era of Valorant esports.

• February 21, 2023 • by ds_santos_

LOUD and ex-OpTic core set up rematch at LOCK//IN

12 months, seven matches.

• February 17, 2023 • by ds_santos_

Patch 6.03 nerfs Killjoy kit and Raze Boom Bot

Oh, Swiftplay is also sticking around.

• February 14, 2023 • by ds_santos_