Riot Games partners with JioBLAST for VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers in South Asia
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Two teams to qualify for Kickoff APAC; registrations open until November 13 midnight
Riot Games has partnered with JioBLAST to stage the VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers in South Asia, giving teams from the region an opportunity to compete for two places at Kickoff APAC.
The partnership will see JioBLAST bring the open qualification tournament to South Asia as part of the season-opening pathway for the 2027 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). Registrations are now open, with competition scheduled from November 17–29.
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Know more about VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers
The Open Qualifiers will run from November 17–20 in a Swiss-stage format, with the top eight teams advancing to the Playoffs.
The Playoffs, scheduled for November 23–29, will feature a double-elimination bracket to determine the two teams progressing to Kickoff APAC.
For JioBLAST, the tournament forms part of its efforts to strengthen South Asia’s competitive esports ecosystem by providing opportunities for emerging talent to compete alongside established teams and qualify for international competition.
“At JioBLAST, we believe the future of esports depends on creating meaningful opportunities for emerging talent to compete, prove themselves and progress to the global stage,” said Charlie Cowdrey, CEO of JioBLAST.
“It is a great sign to see BLAST’s global relationship with Riot Games extending to India through JioBLAST and it reflects our commitment to strengthening South Asia’s competitive ecosystem and giving teams a clear pathway to pursue their ambitions. We look forward to seeing the region’s best talent step up, compete and seize this opportunity to make their mark,” he added.
Conclusion
Teams can register until November 13 at jioblast.com/vctsakickoff. All participating players must hold a minimum current rank of Ascendant 1 and meet the age, residency, account and other eligibility requirements specified in the official tournament; refer to the official tournament website.
The Playoffs will be streamed live on the official JioBLAST and VALORANT YouTube channels, alongside JioTV. Stay tuned to JioBLAST and VALORANT Esports’ official social media channels for the latest announcements, tournament updates and further information.
When are the VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers for South Asia?
The VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers will take place from November 17 to November 29, 2026. The Swiss Stage runs from November 17–20, followed by the Playoffs from November 23–29.
How can teams register for the VCT 2027 South Asia Open Qualifiers?
Teams can register through the official JioBLAST tournament website until November 13, 2026 (midnight), provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
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