Prepare for Valorant Premier! Episode 9 Act 1 Premier Stage is here, and players can now compete in team-based competitive mode once again. The best thing about Valorant Premier is that it allows players to choose much higher competition than ranked, and it might eventually serve as a link to the VCT pro scene. However, the process might be slightly trickier than it seems at first glance.
Usually, a Valorant Premier Stage lasts as long as an Act. Your team, match history, and Zone selection will all transfer to the next Stage as well. Although Valorant introduced the Console Beta version recently, Premier is available only while playing on PC. Here are all the details you need to know if you're interested in Valorant Premier: how to register, schedule, format, and more!
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Valorant Premier Stage Episode 9 Act 1 Schedule
The Valorant Premier Stage for Episode 9 Act 1 will last a little bit over seven weeks, and it is scheduled to start on June 27, 2024, and end on August 11, 2024. The map schedule for Valorant Premier Stage E9A1 is the following:
- Lotus: June 27 - June 30, 2024
- Bind: July 3 - July 7, 2024
- Haven: July 10 - July 14, 2024
- Icebox: July 17 - July 21, 2024
- Sunset: July 24 - July 28, 2024
- Abyss: July 31 - August 4, 2024
- Ascent: August 7 - August 11, 2024
It's important to note that each week you will have the opportunity to compete on a different map until the playoffs on August 11, 2024. We hope that everyone participating will have enough time to master the new map called Abyss!
How to Register for Valorant Premier E9A1?
To enter Premier, you only need to look below the Play option on the Homepage. To register for Valorant Premier Stage E9A1, all you have to do is enroll your team again during the Enrollment period. Keep in mind that each team is allowed to have a maximum of 7 players, and you can either form your own team or join one. The requirements for playing Valorant Premier are as follows:
- Verify your mobile number via SMS
- Complete your ranked placements
Make sure that after completing the two steps above, you are ready to select the Zone in which you will play. It is important because it determines the servers and schedule of the matches. There are 5 Divisions, and your team will go into one of them based on the average MMR of the top 5 players in the team.
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How to See The Valorant Premier E9A1 Teams?
Thankfully, viewing the teams in Valorant Premier isn't very complicated and all you need to do is follow these simple steps:
- Head over to Premier from the menu
- Select Standings
The standings are updated every time a Premier match is completed, and teams will be listed by score first, with ties broken by match W/L, then rounds W/L.
Valorant Premier E9A1 Format
Each team will be playing two matches each week, and they will be earning points that will add to the Premier Score. Needless to say, the Score is what determines whether the team will make it to the playoffs. The Team Hub will have the schedule, map rotation, and queue-up. The more matches your team wins, the more points you gain.
- 100 points per weekly match
- 25 points penalty per loss
- No points during Tournament matches
No points are added if a team doesn't play in a match. Be aware that all matches will have a map pick and ban system, and it functions just like the VCT. The Playoff Tournament is scheduled for August 11, 2024. Have fun and good luck! For more information about Valorant, you can check out this article.
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