Red Bull Home Ground
Arena Berlin, Germany
November 20 – 23, 2024
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Summary
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What is Red Bull Home Ground?
Red Bull Home Ground is an invitational VALORANT esports event hosted by Red Bull where fans can watch the world’s top teams clash in intense multi-round games.
The 2023 event saw six of the world’s elite teams compete in Tokyo, Japan, with UK squad Fnatic emerging victorious after one of the most thrilling tournaments in recent memory.
Ultimately, it’s the key off-season event that showcases innovative strategies and high-level gameplay, offering a glimpse into the future of competitive VALORANT and the chance for fans to see established stars and rising talent alike in an electrifying atmosphere.
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On which dates will Red Bull Home Ground 2024 take place?
The Main Event for Red Bull Home Ground takes place November 20-23 at the Arena Berlin in Germany, with tickets are available for spectators for both Friday and Saturday.
To attend the finals in person, grab your Red Bull Home Ground ticket.
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Where can I watch Red Bull Home Ground 2024?
The Red Bull Home Ground tournament touches down in Germany for the first time in 2024, with the main event taking place at the Arena Berlin.
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Which teams will be taking part at Red Bull Home Ground 2024?
There are different ways for teams to make it to Red Bull Home Ground. First-off, four teams are invited directly by Red Bull.
Red Bull Home Ground 2024 direct invitees:
Fnatic: Last year’s winners are back, after their 2023 victory over Cloud9 in a tight and tense final.
Kcorp: The Parisian warriors will be attending for the first time.
Fokus: Germany’s own are confirmed to make their first appearance since Home Ground 2022.
Team Heretics: Participating in Home Ground once again, Team Heretics have gained prominence in multiple games, including Valorant, and represent one of the most successful Spanish esports teams on the international stage.
Next-up, the Play-in stage will give successful teams from the qualifiers around the world a place in the tournament. Two victorious teams from Play-in will make it to the tournament, with another two qualifying from global matches held across Asia, Pacific nations and North America. This will be a truly worldwide tournament pitting the very best of the best head-to-head!
Red Bull Home Ground North America Qualifier winners:
Cloud9: Their Qualifier win in Seattle – defeating Team Sentinels 2-0 in the finals – not only secures their main stage spot, but also continues their legacy in the event, as they return after making it to the Home Ground 2023 finals in Japan.
Red Bull Home Ground Asia Pacific Qualifier winners:
T1: Securing a significant win in the Red Bull Home Ground #5 APAC qualifier, the powerhouse team further cement their dominance.
Stay tuned on Red Bull Gaming social media channels the latest info and talent unveiling.
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Who qualifies to participate in the Play-In tournament?
Red Bull Home Ground celebrates talent, above all else. So, while some big-name teams are invited, we’re opening the doors to you and your favourites.
That means the best VALORANT players from around the globe are invited to test their mettle. Those who have what it takes to beat the competition stand every chance of making it to the final in Berlin.
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What happened at Red Bull Home Ground 2024?
History was made in 2023 as UK squad Fnatic beat five other teams after three days of intense battling across a variety of maps in Tokyo. But that isn’t to say the likes of South Korean squad DRX, renowned Turkish team FUT Esports or American juggernauts Cloud9 went down without a fight.
On day one, DRX player Yu 'BuZz' Byung-chul popped off using Jett, leading to a flawless finish against SCARZ. A thrilling moment, even if DRX didn’t quite have what it took to go all the way.
Meanwhile, FUT kicked things off with a dominant 13-3 win over NA’s 100 Thieves, 2022’s Red Bull Home Ground winner.
In the final, the most adaptable roster emerged victorious with Fnatic defeating their North American rivals, Cloud9, coming back from a 2-1 backfoot to win 3-2. The final map was played on Haven and was arguably Fnatic's finest hour, as they roared to a dominant lead, finishing the round 13-5.
All in all, upsets, underdogs and unexpected victories combined to make it our most memorable Home Ground so far. [Hyperlink to Home Ground 2023 event page]
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