If you’re a fan of a specific team competing in VCT Lock In Brazil, you should set an alarm and mark your calendar, because they could be out of the tournament before you know it.

As a result of Riot Games’ unforgiving format, the 32 teams participating in the first VCT LAN event of the year will have little margin for error.

The teams have been split into two groups, Alpha and Omega. The 16 teams in each group will run through a single-elimination bracket gauntlet until just two teams remain.

Some of the most-hyped teams from each region, such as Sentinels and Fnatic, are set to go head-to-head with each other in one of the first opening matches of the Omega group. However, this means that a very strong contender will be going home after playing just a single series in VCT Lock In Brazil.

To make sure you don’t miss out, here are all the matchups and schedules for the opening Alpha and Omega matches.



All VCT Lock In Brazil opening matches in the Alpha and Omega groups

VCT Lock In São Paulo Brazil Groups
Credit: Riot Games

VCT Lock In Brazil comprises three tournament stages, starting with the Alpha group matches taking place from February 13 to 20.

The next stage will comprise all Omega group matches from February 22 to 27. The top four teams will advance to the final stage, where they will compete in the semifinals and finals from March 3 to 5.

Alpha matches

February 13

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
KOIFebruary 14, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
NRG Esports
DetonatioN FMFebruary 14, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
Giants
Gen.G EsportsFebruary 14, 7:00 a.m. GMT+8
3:00 p.m. PST
11:00 p.m. GMT
8:00 p.m. BRT
LOUD

February 14

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
FunPlus PhoenixFebruary 15, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
Karmine Corp
BBL EsportsFebruary 15, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
DRX
Cloud9February 15, 7:00 a.m. GMT+8
3:00 p.m. PST
11:00 p.m. GMT
8:00 p.m. BRT
Paper Rex

February 15

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
Evil GeniusesFebruary 16, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
Team Heretics
MIBRFebruary 16, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
Talon Esports

Omega matches

February 22

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
Team LiquidFebruary 23, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
Team Secret
Natus VincereFebruary 23, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
KRÜ Esports
Zeta DivisionFebruary 23, 7:00 a.m. GMT+8
3:00 p.m. PST
11:00 p.m. GMT
8:00 p.m. BRT
Leviatán

February 23

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
Team VitalityFebruary 24, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
Global Esports
FUT EsportsFebruary 24, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
Rex Regum Qeon
100 ThievesFebruary 24, 7:00 a.m. GMT+8
3:00 p.m. PST
11:00 p.m. GMT
8:00 p.m. BRT
Edward Gaming

February 24

TEAMSCHEDULETEAM
SentinelsFebruary 25, 1:00 a.m. GMT+8
9:00 a.m. PST
5:00 p.m. GMT
2:00 p.m. BRT
Fnatic
T1February 25, 4:00 a.m. GMT+8
12:00 p.m. PST
8:00 p.m. GMT
5:00 p.m. BRT
FURIA Esports

The team that wins VCT Lock In Brazil will earn their region an extra slot for the upcoming Masters event in Japan.

For more information, you can check out the official Valorant esports website.

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