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All teams qualified for VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs 

VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs are around the corner and the six teams that have qualified for this stage of the tournament have been locked in. The tournament started on Saturday, June 22, 2024, with a face-off between MIBR and Leviatan, and the regular season will end on Sunday, July 14, 2024, with the Sentinels vs G2 Esports match.

This article will delve into all the teams you will see compete in the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs.


Top 6 teams from the region have made it to the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs

After weeks of grueling competition across VCT Americas Stage 1 and 2, six teams have locked in their position as the ones vying for the chance to represent Americas at Valorant Champions 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.

Here are the six teams who will compete, first in the single-elimination knockout round, and subsequently in the double-elimination format, as they aim for a top-three finish to secure their Champions 2024 seat:

1) Leviatan

Leviatan (Image via Riot Games)
Leviatan (Image via Riot Games)

This Chilean team consists of the following players:

  • Francisco "kiNgg" Aravena
  • Erick "aspas" Santos
  • Corbin "C0M" Lee
  • Roberto "Mazino" Bugueño
  • Ian "tex" Botsch
  • Dimitar "Itopata" Staev (Coach)

Despite there being one week of regular season matches left before VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs, Leviatan, with their impressive run in this stage, has secured the #1 seed and will play directly in the double-elimination format.


2) Sentinels

This NA team is arguably one of the most popular, and consists of the following players:

  • Mohamed Amine "johnqt" Ouraid (IGL)
  • Tyson "Tenz" Ngo
  • Zachary "zekken" Patrone
  • Gustavo "Sacy" Rossi
  • Jordan "Zellsis" Montemurro
  • Adam "kaplan" Kaplan (Head Coach)

Also read: VCT 2024 format: All leagues and teams, qualification requirements, Championship Points, and more


3) G2 Esports

G2 Esports (Image via Riot Games)
G2 Esports (Image via Riot Games)

G2 Esports entered the Americas League via Ascension, and have made their mark. The squad consists of the following players:

  • Jacob "valyn" Batio (IGL)
  • Jacob "icy" Lange
  • Jonah "JonahP" Pulice
  • Trent "trent" Cairns
  • Nathan "leaf" Orf
  • Josh "JoshRT" Lee (Head Coach)

4) Cloud9

Cloud9 is also one of the most well-known Valorant teams in the USA. The lineup consists of:

  • Anthony "Vanity" Malaspina (IGL)
  • Erick "Xeppaa" Bach
  • Dylan "runi" Cade
  • Francis "OXY" Hoang
  • Kaleb "moose" Jayne
  • Ian "Immi" Harding (Coach)

Also read: Upcoming changes to EMEA Challengers, Game Changers and Premier for VCT 2025


5) KRU Esports

KRU Esports (Image via Riot Games)
KRU Esports (Image via Riot Games)

KRU Esports is the only representative from Argentina, and their flawless regular season run in Stage 1 has ensured they make it to the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs. The lineup consists of:

  • Fabian "Shyy" Usnayo
  • Angelo "keznit" Mori
  • Olavo "heat" Marcelo
  • Nicolás "mta" González
  • Marco "Melser" Amaro
  • Jorge "Atom" Sierro (Head Coach)

6) 100 Thieves

100T defeated Evil Geniuses to lock in their position in the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs. The squad consists of the following players:

  • Kelden "Boostio" Pupello (IGL)
  • Sean "bang" Bezerra
  • Matthew "Cryocells" Panganiban
  • Daniel "eeiu" Vucenovic
  • Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk
  • Anthony "Zikz" Gray (Coach)

One team among Sentinels, G2 Esports, and Cloud9, will be the #2 seed for the playoffs and will get to skip the opening elimination round. This will be determined by the results of the final week matches. However, the fact that all three of them have made it to the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs is certain.

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