VCT Masters Madrid is the inaugural global event of the 2024 VALORANT Champions Tour and the first-ever of its kind in Spain. The tournament will host eight world-class teams battling for supremacy ahead of the Champions Seoul tournament kicking off later this year.
This guide is your front-row seat to all the high-stakes esports action! Learn everything about VCT Masters Madrid, including the tournament’s schedule and format, participating teams, and broadcast details. We’ll also share expert predictions to give you an edge in VALORANT betting.
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VCT Masters Madrid Schedule
The VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Masters Madrid is a major tier-one event running March 14-24, 2024, at the Madrid Arena in Spain. The tournament will showcase the skills of eight pro teams and is split into a Swiss Stage and Playoffs, with a two-day intermission between them.
The Swiss Stage (March 14-18) will feature a series of best-of-three matches. In this stage, VALORANT teams will compete against each other for three victories until only six remain. The top teams then progress to the Playoffs (March 21-24).
The VCT Masters Madrid Playoffs will adopt a double-elimination format, maintaining the best-of-three series for all matches. An exception to this format is the Lower Final and Grand Final, which will be a best-of-five series, ensuring a spectacular conclusion to the tournament.
How To Watch VCT Masters Madrid
The VCT 2024: Masters Madrid tournament will be available in English on Riot Games’ official VALORANT channels on Twitch and YouTube. We’ll also stream the entire event here at Thunderpick, where you can enjoy thrilling esports and leverage ultra-competitive betting odds.
Teams Competing In VCT Masters Madrid
Masters Madrid will feature the top two qualifying teams from each of the four VCT 2024 regional Kickoff Tournaments—Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific—totaling eight pro teams. Here are all the qualified teams competing at VCT Masters Madrid:
- LOUD (Americas Kickoff)
- Sentinels (Americas Kickoff)
- FunPlus Phoenix (China Kickoff)
- EDward Gaming (China Kickoff)
- Team Heretics (EMEA Kickoff)
- Karmine Corp (EMEA Kickoff)
- Gen.G Esports (Pacific Kickoff)
- Paper Rex (Pacific Kickoff)
Our Predictions For VCT Masters Madrid
Need help when you’re getting ready to place your VCT 2024: Masters Madrid betting predictions? Here is our analysis of the top four teams competing in the VALORANT Champions Tour (in no particular order).
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
LOUD
The odds position LOUD among the strongest teams at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid. While the Brazilian powerhouse narrowly lost to Sentinels 2-3 in the Grand Final of the Americas Kickoff, they proved their mettle with convincing victories against formidable opponents like Leviatán, Sentinels, and Evil Geniuses in the earlier rounds.
The team has also had a strong year-round performance, securing 2nd place at LOCK/IN São Paulo, 1st place at VCT 2023: Americas League, and a respectable 3rd place at VALORANT Champions 2023. This consistent track record is a testament to their strength and adaptability in the competitive arena.
LOUD is also home to standout players like cauanzin, Saadhak, and Less, whose expertise spans both domestic and international arenas. When combined with their adept skill and a series of strong performances, it all positions LOUD as a serious contender at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid.
LOUD Roster:
- Felipe “Less” Basso
- Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro
- Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira
- Arthur “tuyz” Vieira
- Gabriel “qck” Lima
Karmine Corp
Karmine Corp emerges as a dark horse at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid. The French titans pulled off a sensational 2-0 victory against favorites Fnatic before beating Team Heretics 3-1 to secure the top spot at the EMEA Kickoff 2024. This achievement isn’t a flash in the pan either; it follows a string of consistent, impressive performances this year, proving their ability to deliver top-tier VALORANT gameplay.
While it’s still relatively premature to say this, the newly revamped KCorp roster does appear strong on paper, especially considering N4RRATE’s incredible skill and dominant in-game presence. Paired with former MAD Lion member marteen, the two have an enviable chemistry that, together with Shin, tomaszy, and Magnum, is destined to be a significant factor in disrupting the mainstream narrative in Madrid.
Karmine Corp Roster:
- Ryad “Shin” Ensaad
- Martin “Magnum” Peňkov
- Martin “marteen” Pátek
- Marshall “N4RRATE” Massey
- Tomás “tomaszy” Machado
Sentinels
The odds position Sentinels (aka SEN) among the strongest teams at VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Masters Madrid. And we’re not surprised considering the team’s impressive run at the Americas Kickoff tournament. They clinched the top seed and showed dominance against the likes of Leviatán, NRG, and G2 Esports while dropping only two games.
One of these games included a 3-2 revenge match against the Brazilian behemoth LOUD in the Finals, which attracted 823k peak viewers and ended SEN’s 932-day absence at international VALORANT events. If the Sentinels can continue their momentum, they could easily clinch a top 3 spot at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid.
The revival of the golden-era star TenZ has also sparked optimism for SEN, punctuated by 253 ACS and receiving the Finals MVP at Kickoffs. Further bolstering Sentinel’s lineup is zekken, whose 31 impact kills at Kickoffs solidified his status as a cracked duelist, evidenced by his 249 ACS and 161 average damage per round.
Sentinels Roster:
- Zachary “zekken” Patrone
- Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi
- Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
- Mouhamed “johnqt” Ouarid
- Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro
- Bryan “pANcada” Luna (substitute)
EDward Gaming
EDward Gaming is a favorite in China—and for a good reason. The team has been an absolute force, decimating the CN competition by winning nearly all VCT regional events and all three China Evolution Series Acts. These accolades are undoubtedly attributed to EDG’s powerful roster, including titanic OPer kāngkāng (274 ACS and 167 ADR).
While EDG’s success in the Chinese VALORANT circuit is undeniable, there are reservations about the team’s ability to perform internationally. In fact, some analysts suspect EDG and FPX may struggle at Madrid and potentially even be early exits. For this reason, betting on CN teams like EDG is potentially lucrative, but only if they can defy the odds and maintain their form.
EDward Gaming Roster:
- Guo “Haodong” Haodong
- Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi
- Wang “nobody” Senxu
- Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang
- Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao
- Tang “Muggle” Shijun (substitute)
Betting On The VCT Masters Madrid
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the VCT Masters Madrid? With eight elite teams competing, this tournament promises to offer VALORANT fans some of the most exciting matches of the year so far. Will LOUD prove that they have one of the top rosters in the world? Or could a team like EDward Gaming defy the odds? We can’t wait to find out!
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