We’re back with more VCT Game Changers action! The enthusiasm around these tournaments has been incredible, and we’re proud to showcase the talent and skill this community has to offer.

Here’s everything you need to know about Verizon VCT Game Changers NA presented by Dignitas.

TOURNAMENT OVERVIEW

VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Game Changers is a year-long program with the goal of creating new opportunities and exposure for women and marginalized genders seeking to participate in VALORANT esports, through a combination of community events and top-tier competition.

Verizon VCT Game Changers NA presented by Dignitas consists of a Double GSL open qualifier (June 19 - 20) and double elimination main event (June 24 - 27). Eight teams will advance from the open qualifiers to compete in the main event, which will feature best-of-three matches until the grand final, which will be a best-of-five showdown. In addition to first-place prize money, winners will receive commemorative apparel and posters, courtesy of Dignitas.

HOW TO COMPETE

All participants must be a verified member of the Galorants Discord Community, in addition to registering for the competition through Nerd Street Gamers. Deadline to register is Saturday, June 12, 2021, or as soon as the 32 team cap is hit.

WHERE TO WATCH

You can watch select Open Qualifier matches and the entire Main Event of Verizon VCT Game Changers NA presented by Dignitas exclusively on Twitch.

Verizon VCT Game Changers NA Presented by Dignitas - Open Qualifiers: June 19 - 20

• twitch.tv/valorant
• twitch.tv/nerdstgamers
• twitch.tv/valorant_esports_na
• twitch.tv/nerdstgamers2

Verizon VCT Game Changers NA Presented by Dignitas - Main Event: June 24 - 27

• twitch.tv/dignitas
• twitch.tv/valorant
• twitch.tv/valorant_esports_na

BROADCAST TALENT & CO-STREAMING

All matches are open to be co-streamed on Twitch by applying for and following our co-streaming guidelines.

In addition to open applications for co-streaming, Dignitas VALORANT influencers starsmitten, artStar, Herculsye and sapphiRe will co-stream the tournament on their personal Twitch channels, narrating the tournament and conducting giveaways for each of their audiences.

Official broadcast talent will be announced soon. True to the VCT Game Changers spirit, expect the lineup to feature a diverse mix of VALORANT casters and analysts.

PARTNERS

Dignitas has joined VCT Game Changers as the presenting partner. The storied esports organization is home to one of the first Women’s professional VALORANT teams and long-time partner of Riot Games through the League Championship Series. As an advocate for championing opportunities for women in esports, Dignitas will produce a series of content leading up to and during the VCT Game Changers meant to celebrate the storylines and successes of many of the inspirational women participating in this marquee event. Dignitas will award winning competitors with unique, commemorative items to celebrate their victory.

Nerd Street Gamers (Nerd Street) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers. Nerd Street is the official tournament operator and producer for Stage 1, 2, and 3 of Riot Games’ VALORANT Champions Tour in North America, and was selected to have a similar role for the first Game Changers Series back in March. The organization is handling registration for VCT Game Changers NA presented by Dignitas, operations including captains meetings, player communications, and match observers, as well as all of the production needs for both the qualifier and main event.

Galorants is the largest, all-female VALORANT community focused on introducing and furthering female involvement in esports, providing weekly leagues, bi-weekly community games, larger scale monthly tournaments, as well as small introductions to production aspects.

Twitch is the exclusive broadcast home for the event. The event will be broadcast daily from 11:30 AM PT at Twitch.tv/Dignitas. Moreover, Dignitas and Twitch are giving creators the ability to co-stream the event from their personal Twitch channels, as part of a joint effort to champion women’s VALORANT content creators. Visit Twitch’s help article and blog post for specifics on how to co-stream.

Verizon continues its support of VCT Game Changers by presenting the post-game player interview on broadcast after every match.

Aim Lab is the official FPS training partner of VCT Game Changers. Aim Lab highlights the best flick shot of the previous round — the “Flick of the Day” — and produces additional educational materials for the VCT Game Changers Series as part of their ongoing efforts to support the growth of VALORANT esports in North America, including The Aim Lab Combine in partnership with VCT Challengers North America.

To learn more about Aim Lab, visit www.aimlab.gg, or follow Aim Lab on Twitter and Instagram (@aimlab) pages. Aim Lab is a free download on Steam, and you can join its Discord community anytime.

PRIZE POOL

Total: $50,000