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ArticleThe Esports Advocate9 Mar 2023

Riot Games Renews HyperX Partnership for Valorant Champions Tour

Esports
Marketing
PC

Length: ~3 min read
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Source: esportsadvocate.net

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Key insights

5 takeaways

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Riot Games and HyperX have signed a multi-year partnership extension for the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT).
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HyperX, a brand owned by HP, retains its status as the official provider of gaming keyboards, mice, and mouse pads for VCT competitions.
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The agreement covers major global events including VCT Masters Tokyo, VCT Champions, and the Valorant Game Changers Championship.
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HyperX has been a founding partner of the Valorant Champions Tour since its inception in 2021.
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Financial terms and specific duration details of the multi-year extension were not publicly disclosed.

Summary

Riot Games has secured a multi-year partnership extension with HyperX, reinforcing the peripheral brand’s role as a foundational sponsor for the Valorant Champions Tour. Originally established as a founding partner when the tour launched in 2021, HyperX will continue to serve as the official provider of gaming keyboards, mice, and mouse pads for all global VCT competitions. While the financial specifics of the agreement remain undisclosed, the deal ensures that HyperX hardware will be utilized across major events, including the VCT Masters, VCT Champions, and the Valorant Game Changers Championship.

This renewal highlights the ongoing collaboration between Riot Games and HyperX, a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard, which maintains a significant presence as an endemic sponsor within the global esports ecosystem. By integrating its products into high-profile professional tournaments, HyperX sustains its visibility among competitive players and spectators alike. The partnership underscores the strategic importance of hardware integration in maintaining standardized, high-performance environments for professional Valorant play. This agreement solidifies a long-term commitment to the VCT circuit, spanning both primary international leagues and specialized tournament series.

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