Red Bull has announced that its popular off-season Valorant tournament, Red Bull Home Ground, will head to the United States of America for the first time.
Red Bull Home Ground will feature Fnatic, G2 Esports, Sentinels, Zeta Division, and defending champions T1, alongside additional qualifying teams.
The World Final will be held at the famed Hammerstein Ballroom in New York from November 13th to 16th.
Red Bull Home Ground returns with fifth edition
Red Bull Home Ground, the pro Valorant invitational, is set to make its return with a blockbuster fifth edition.
Bringing together the world’s top teams to New York City for one of the most exciting showcases in the esports calendar.
From November 13th–16th, the iconic Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center will host four electrifying days of competition.
Global giants and rising stars fight to claim the title of Red Bull Home Ground #5 champions.
Competing teams at Red Bull Home Ground
This year, Red Bull Home Ground will feature a stacked lineup of elite contenders.
Returning champions T1 are ready to defend their crown, joined by two-time Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Global Event winners Fnatic.
Fnatic are currently on a roll at VCT Masters Toronto, after recently defeating Sentinels to continue in the lower bracket on the road to the Grand Final.
Meanwhile, attending Red Bull Home Ground teams, G2 Esports and Sentinels were knocked out in the playoffs.
The London-based organisation has previously won Red Bull Home Ground back in 2023.
Fan-favourites G2 Esports, Sentinels, and Zeta Division will also be joining the fight for the top prize.
Alongside these giants will be the two top teams who earn their place through the Play-In Stage, with an additional team that has yet to be revealed.
On pure speculation, popular retired Valorant player Tyson ‘TenZ’ Ngo has recently become a Red Bull Athlete.
Therefore, he may be a part of the final invited team.
Global qualifiers will be hosted for India, USA, Spain, Turkey, Chile, Egypt, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, Netherlands, Japan, and EMEA qualifiers.
Giving players around the world the chance to earn a spot to go against the best-of-the-best on the main stage.
Red Bull Home Ground heads to New York City
For the first time, the Red Bull Home Ground World Final will be hosted in the United States, taking place at the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan.
Known for its storied history hosting icons like The Grateful Dead and Guns N’ Roses, the venue offers a perfect blend of classic New York legacy and modern spectacle for the tournament.
The action kicks off on November 13th-14th, with both days dedicated exclusively to the Play-in stage and the opening stages of the competition.
For fans eager to experience the action live, tickets for the public main stage event on November 15th-16th are available for purchase via the dreaded Ticketmaster.
At last year’s Red Bull Home Ground in Berlin, fans were treated to an unforgettable grand final as T1 stormed to victory over Cloud9, clinching the championship title with a dominant 3-1 series.
With every edition, Red Bull Home Ground has elevated the competition, known for its fast-paced format, jaw-dropping plays, and international flair.
Red Bull Home Ground continues to be a staple tournament of the off-season, with pro teams competing against the best of the best for fans’ enjoyment.
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