The Vanguard Championship Series and Game Arena are proud to present "VALORANT Midwest Showdown". Join us for this 3 Day Event as Teams battle it out for a chance at the $5000 Prize Pool!

Spectator Tickets Here

When:

• Dec 3rd - 5th

Where:

• Game Arena - Columbus 1556 N High St., Columbus, OH 43201

Registration:

Dates: October 20th 2021 - November 26th 2021

Cost of Entry

• Team Pass: $350
• Registration is limited to 16 Teams. Any team registered after that point will receive a refund of the Team Pass amount
• Teams can earn FREE entry by competing during the Qualifier Events hosted by the Vanguard Championship Series on the dates listed.

Qualifier Events

• 10/17 - Qualifier 1 VALORANT SUNDAY SHOWDOWN #74

• 10/24 - Qualifier 2 VALORANT SUNDAY SHOWDOWN #75

• 10/31 - Qualifier 3 VALORANT SUNDAY SHOWDOWN #76

• 11/7 - Qualifier 4 VALORANT SUNDAY SHOWDOWN #77

• Teams that win the Qualifier are not able to compete in the following Qualifier events.

Streams

• Twitch.tv/VanguardChampionship
• Twitch.tv/GameArenaCo

Format

• Format Based on amount of Teams Registered for Event

16 Teams

• 4 Groups
• Best of 1
• Best Two Teams move on to Playoffs
• Playoffs Best of 3
• Single Elimination
• Finals Best of 5

Schedule

Friday

• Check - In Opens: 11 AM
• Check - In Closes: 12 30 PM
• Wave 1 Groups Start:1 PM
• Wave 1 Groups Ends: 4 PM
• Wave 2 Groups Start: 4:30 PM
• Wave 2 Groups End: 7:30 PM

Saturday

• Check - In Opens: 11 AM
• Check - In Closes: 12 30 PM
• Top 8 Playoffs Start: 1 PM
• Semi- Finals Start: 4 PM *Playoff Bracket is Best of 3

Sunday

• Check - In Opens: 11 30 AM
• Check - In Closes: 12 30 PM
• Finals Begin: 1 PM *Finals are a Best of 5

Hotel

ALOFT Hotels in Downtown Columbus are offering rooms for only $95 a night! Visit ALOFT Hotel and book your room today! USE CODE "GAM" Book here today!

Covid-19 Safety Guidelines

• Masks or Face coverings must be worn inside the facility, patrons may remove mask while seated.

• Venues will offer hand sanitizing solutions across the venue space.