VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers Set to Launch in South Asia

Exciting Esports Opportunity for South Asian Teams

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 4: Riot Games has teamed up with JioBLAST to host the VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers in South Asia, where regional teams will vie for two coveted spots at the Kickoff APAC event.

This tournament is slated to occur from November 17 to 29, with the deadline for team registrations closing on November 13. The competition will feature an Open Qualifier followed by a Playoff stage, with two teams advancing to the Kickoff APAC.

The Open Qualifiers will run from November 17 to 20, utilizing a Swiss-stage format, allowing the top eight teams to move on to the Playoffs. These Playoffs, scheduled for November 23 to 29, will adopt a double-elimination format to determine which two teams will qualify for the Kickoff APAC.

This tournament is part of the competitive pathway for the 2027 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), uniting teams from across South Asia, including both emerging and established players, as highlighted in a recent press release.

Charlie Cowdrey, CEO of JioBLAST, expressed, “At JioBLAST, we are committed to fostering opportunities for emerging talent to compete and showcase their skills on a global platform. The extension of BLAST's global partnership with Riot Games into India through JioBLAST is a testament to our dedication to enhancing South Asia's competitive landscape and providing teams with a clear route to achieve their goals. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the region's top talent rise to the occasion and capitalize on this opportunity.”

Anushka Bhatnagar, Publishing Lead for Riot Games India and South Asia, remarked, “The VCT 2027 competitive format represents a significant advancement in making VALORANT Esports more accessible and creating valuable opportunities for aspiring players throughout South Asia. We are thrilled to collaborate with JioBLAST to bring this initiative to the region and continue developing the competitive ecosystem for VALORANT.”

Teams interested in participating can register until November 13 at jioblast.com/vctsakickoff. Players must have a minimum current rank of Ascendant 1 and fulfill age, residency, account, and other eligibility criteria as specified in the official tournament rules.

The Playoffs will be broadcasted on the official JioBLAST and VALORANT YouTube channels, as well as on JioTV. Additional tournament details and updates will be shared through the official JioBLAST and VALORANT Esports channels.