5 teams to watch out for in Valorant Champions 2024

With Valorant Champions 2024 packed to the brim with the best teams from across the world, which should you watch out for? The tournament will feature the four most successful teams from the Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific Leagues. However, neither are all of them equally strong nor does the present seeding provide an accurate reflection of their potential in the tournament.

This article discusses the top five teams you should watch out for at Valorant Champions 2024.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions. The entries in this list have been arranged in alphabetical order.

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Best teams to watch out for in Valorant Champions 2024

1) Fnatic

Fnatic Valorant team (Image via Riot Games)

Fnatic is the #1 seed from VCT EMEA. Despite losing one of their best players, Leo, ahead of EMEA Stage 2, the squad delivered an incredible performance, even taking home the trophy.

Players like Derke and Chronicle stepped up to support the newcomer, hiro. Even Boaster, who is usually the weakest link in the team mechanically speaking, pulled off some excellent rounds over the course of the tournament.

All things considered, Fnatic is looking better than ever. Valorant Champions 2024, Seoul can be the turning point in the team's history, as they finally earn their third trophy in a single season — a feat that they missed out on in 2023.

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2) G2 Esports

G2 Esports is the #2 seed from VCT Americas. They looked nearly invincible in the playoffs before they met their demise at the hands of Leviatán in the Grand Final. In spite of a loss in the final match of the tournament, the level of gameplay they showcased is at par with the best in the world.

valyn is one of the best fragging IGLs in the world and one of the main sources of strength for the G2 squad. Additionally, JohahP is one of the best flex players, not only in the Americas but also in the world.

With these two members firing on full cylinders, G2 is certainly one of the favorites for Champions 2024.

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3) Gen.G Esports

Gen.G Esports Valorant team (Image via Riot Games)

Gen.G Esports is the #1 seed from VCT Pacific. This has been the team to look out for throughout the year, winning Pacific Kickoff, Masters Shanghai, and Pacific Stage 2, and making it to the Grand Final of Masters Madrid and Pacific Stage 1 (both of which they lost by a single map).

With a brilliant lineup of Korean players, Gen.G will be looking to round up their trophy haul for the year at Valorant Champions 2024. Moreover, the tournament is taking place in their home ground, Korea. While this can play out as a blessing and a curse, it is undeniable that they are one of the favorites to watch out for in the tournament.

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4) Paper Rex

Paper Rex is the #3 seed from VCT Pacific. They are the most popular team from the region, widely known for their iconic #WGaming playstyle. The squad consists of some of the most mechanically gifted and flexible Valorant players in the world. As a result, they have a very deep strat-book, which often gives them an advantage in many situations.

On the other hand, Paper Rex is notorious for choking when it comes to important games on the international stage. They have made it to multiple Grand Finals over the years, but they have failed to convert any of them into a win. All things considered, they are one of the teams fans should have their eyes on at Valorant Champions 2024.

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5) Sentinels

Sentinels Valorant team (Image via Riot Games)

Sentinels qualified for Valorant Champions 2024 based on Championship Points. Being the most-clouted team in the Americas, they already have a huge fanbase, and their performance in the 2024 season has been commendable for the most part. They won Americas Kickoff as well as the first international tournament of the year, giving them enough of a boost to make it to Valorant Champions 2024.

The Sentinels players — most notably, TenZ and zekken — have immense potential. With the literal lifeline that they have been granted, thanks to the qualification metrics, they are definitely one of the teams to watch out for in the most important tournament of the year.