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The Norway-based tournament organizer will host the event from July 28–31, 2024. This tournament is a qualification stage for the VCT Ascension EMEA circuit.
MistGames, a Norway-based tournament organizer, has been selected to host the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension EMEA Play-In tournament. Scheduled for July 28–31, 2024, the event serves as a critical qualification stage for the broader VCT Ascension EMEA circuit. The tournament features the second-place teams from each of the nine regional Valorant Challengers Leagues, with the ultimate winner securing the tenth and final spot in the VCT Ascension EMEA 2024 competition.
This event highlights the ongoing structure of the Valorant path-to-pro ecosystem, where tier-two teams compete for advancement into the premier VCT EMEA league. MistGames, which currently operates the Valorant Challengers North: Polaris circuit and various Counter-Strike academy leagues, provides the operational infrastructure for this high-stakes regional qualifier.
The announcement coincides with broader strategic shifts within the Valorant esports landscape. Riot Games recently implemented significant updates to the 2025 Challenger Leagues, including the transition to a performance-based system that replaces automatic relegation and the extension of the Ascension term to one year. These developments, alongside recent commercial partnerships such as the multi-year agreement between Paysafe and VCT EMEA, reflect a continued effort to stabilize and professionalize the tier-two competitive environment across the EMEA region.
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