Esports infrastructure firm Nerd Road Avid gamers has been named as an operator and producer for the 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour.
The deal will see Nerd Road Avid gamers lead registrations, function, and produce all Challengers and Masters occasions happening from January till March. After March, one other firm might be chosen to host subsequent occasions.
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The corporate was chosen by writer Riot Video games, which unveiled particulars on the Champions Tour again in November 2020.
John Fazio, CEO of Nerd Road Avid gamers, spoke on the information in a launch: “It’s an honour to be part of VALORANT’s progress since its launch final summer season. Riot Video games’ efforts to offer alternatives for all players aligns with our personal mission and additional expands the esports panorama.
“We’re extremely pleased with the work we’ve carried out with Riot together with powering the primary North American Ignition Collection and internet hosting the biggest all-women VALORANT event. Producing the inaugural Champions Tour takes our collaboration to the subsequent stage and cements a basis for the long run progress and sustainability of the path-to-pro ecosystem.”
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Based mostly in Philadelphia, Nerd Road Avid gamers isn’t any stranger to event operations in VALORANT. All through 2020, the corporate joined forces with the likes of T1 and FaZe Clan to host Ignition Collection tournaments previous to Riot Video games unveiling a brand new construction for VALORANT esports.
Chris Greeley, Director of Esports at Riot Video games, additionally commented on the collaboration: “For the reason that launch of VALORANT, Nerd Road Avid gamers has been a powerful supporter of aggressive VALORANT in North America. We’re assured that the 2021 Champions Tour will assist elevate North American groups to the subsequent stage.
“With numerous VALORANT tournaments below their belt, Nerd Road Avid gamers was a powerful option to accomplice with for the primary stage of the Champions Tour. We’re excited to proceed our partnership with Nerd Road Avid gamers and proceed to construct the esports ecosystem collectively.”
The primary Challengers occasion takes place from January 27th till February seventh, whereas the opening stage of the Masters event begins on March 19th.
Esports Insider says: Armed with a wealth of expertise in internet hosting and producing VALORANT tournaments, it comes as no shock to see Nerd Road Avid gamers appointed by Riot Video games to function the primary stage of the 2021 Champions Tour.
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