{"id":22664,"date":"2025-05-12T13:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T06:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=22664"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:29:30","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T06:29:30","slug":"hero-esports-asian-champions-league-reveals-valorant-champions-tour-schedule-and-esports-world-cup-qualification-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=22664","title":{"rendered":"HERO ESPORTS ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE REVEALS VALORANT CHAMPIONS TOUR SCHEDULE AND ESPORTS WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION PATH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SHANGHAI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> premier multi-title esports tournament, has revealed the schedule, format, and qualification details for its VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) events.<\/p>\n<p>The ACL series, hosted by Hero Esports, will include a total of four coveted spots for the VALORANT at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 25\u20142 spots from the VALORANT China Evolution Series: ACT 2 x ACL and 2 spots from the ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684264\/image_5025862_10771103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684264\/image_5025862_10771103.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Tournament Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From\u00a0May 6\u201325, ACL will host a series of high-stakes competitions:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>VALORANT China Evolution Series: Act 2 x ACL\u00a0(May 8\u201312)<\/li>\n<li>ACL x VCT Day1-3\u00a0(May 14\u201316, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>ACL Grand Finals 2025\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 18<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific\u00a0(May 22\u201325, Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All stages except the ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific will be broadcast globally on ACL&#8217;s\u00a0Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok\u00a0channels, with live audiences in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Stages &amp; Format<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 China Evolution Series: ACT 2 x ACL\u00a0(May 8\u201312)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Co-hosted by TJ Sports\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-money\">Tencent<\/span> &amp; Riot Games joint venture).<\/li>\n<li>12\u00a0VCT CN teams\u00a0compete in a single-elimination bracket (BO3\/BO5).<\/li>\n<li>Top 2 teams qualify for the Esports World Cup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL x VCT Day 1-3\u00a0(May 14\u201316)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>3\u00a0VCT PAC teams vs. 3 VCT CN teams\u00a0in a new competitive format.<\/li>\n<li>Top 2 teams advance to the ACL Grand Finals.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> for per match win, and <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> bonus for defeating a higher-ranked opponent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL Grand Finals 2025\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 18<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-money\">$50,000<\/span> prize and championship title on the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific\u00a0(May 22\u201325, closed broadcast)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>10\u00a0VCT PAC teams\u00a0in a single round-robin format.<\/li>\n<li>Top 4 teams compete for 2 EWC spots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Star Commentary &amp; Global Appeal<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ACL x VCT matches will have Chinese, English and Korean commentaries. The English broadcast will feature top-tier talent, including\u00a0<i>Paperthin <\/i>and<i> Achilios,<\/i>\u00a0offering expert analysis for international audiences.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jonny Wang<\/span>, CEO of ACL,<\/b> said: &#8220;In the ACL x VCT tournament, we will bring the VCT PAC teams and the VCT CN teams together. It&#8217;s thrilling to see how they&#8217;ll compete and who will emerge victorious. Our bonus system will also motivate lower-ranking teams to reach their full potential, adding excitement to the game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Danny Tang<\/span>, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, <\/b>remarked: &#8220;The ACL x VCT tournament is not just a test of skill, but also a celebration of cultural exchange. We look forward to seeing how teams from different regions spark creativity and competition on the field.\u00a0&#8220;<\/p>\n<p><b>About the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) is the premier and largest international multi-title esports event in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Hosted by leading esports company Hero Esports, the tournament boasts a total prize pool of <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 million<\/span>. This year, the inaugural ACL features nine premier esports titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Honor of Kings, Street Fighter 6, The Legend Cup of League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT Champions Tour, <span class=\"xn-person\">Delta Force<\/span> and Crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>ACL Grand Finals 2025<\/b>\u00a0(May 16\u201318, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>) will partner with\u00a0<b>DreamHack<\/b>, uniting elite players, gaming tech, and fans. Selected ACL winners will earn direct entry to the\u00a0<b>Esports World Cup<\/b>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Riyadh<\/span>, Saudi Arabia\u2014the largest esports event in history.<\/p>\n<p>For more info, please check ACL official website<b>:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/esportsacl.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/esportsacl.com\/home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/b><br \/>ACL PR Team |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:aclpr@heroesports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">aclpr@heroesports.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SHANGHAI<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 10, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia&#8217;s<\/span> premier multi-title esports tournament, has revealed the schedule, format, and qualification details for its VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) events.<\/p>\n<p>The ACL series, hosted by Hero Esports, will include a total of four coveted spots for the VALORANT at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 25\u20142 spots from the VALORANT China Evolution Series: ACT 2 x ACL and 2 spots from the ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684264\/image_5025862_10771103.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2684264\/image_5025862_10771103.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Tournament Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<p>From\u00a0May 6\u201325, ACL will host a series of high-stakes competitions:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>VALORANT China Evolution Series: Act 2 x ACL\u00a0(May 8\u201312)<\/li>\n<li>ACL x VCT Day1-3\u00a0(May 14\u201316, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>ACL Grand Finals 2025\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 18<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/li>\n<li>ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific\u00a0(May 22\u201325, Online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All stages except the ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific will be broadcast globally on ACL&#8217;s\u00a0Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok\u00a0channels, with live audiences in attendance.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Stages &amp; Format<\/b><\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 China Evolution Series: ACT 2 x ACL\u00a0(May 8\u201312)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Co-hosted by TJ Sports\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-money\">Tencent<\/span> &amp; Riot Games joint venture).<\/li>\n<li>12\u00a0VCT CN teams\u00a0compete in a single-elimination bracket (BO3\/BO5).<\/li>\n<li>Top 2 teams qualify for the Esports World Cup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL x VCT Day 1-3\u00a0(May 14\u201316)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>3\u00a0VCT PAC teams vs. 3 VCT CN teams\u00a0in a new competitive format.<\/li>\n<li>Top 2 teams advance to the ACL Grand Finals.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> for per match win, and <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> bonus for defeating a higher-ranked opponent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL Grand Finals 2025\u00a0(<span class=\"xn-chron\">May 18<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-money\">$50,000<\/span> prize and championship title on the line.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>4.\u00a0 \u00a0 ACL 2025 EWC Qualifier: Pacific\u00a0(May 22\u201325, closed broadcast)<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>10\u00a0VCT PAC teams\u00a0in a single round-robin format.<\/li>\n<li>Top 4 teams compete for 2 EWC spots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Star Commentary &amp; Global Appeal<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The ACL x VCT matches will have Chinese, English and Korean commentaries. The English broadcast will feature top-tier talent, including\u00a0<i>Paperthin <\/i>and<i> Achilios,<\/i>\u00a0offering expert analysis for international audiences.<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Jonny Wang<\/span>, CEO of ACL,<\/b> said: &#8220;In the ACL x VCT tournament, we will bring the VCT PAC teams and the VCT CN teams together. It&#8217;s thrilling to see how they&#8217;ll compete and who will emerge victorious. Our bonus system will also motivate lower-ranking teams to reach their full potential, adding excitement to the game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Danny Tang<\/span>, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, <\/b>remarked: &#8220;The ACL x VCT tournament is not just a test of skill, but also a celebration of cultural exchange. We look forward to seeing how teams from different regions spark creativity and competition on the field.\u00a0&#8220;<\/p>\n<p><b>About the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL) is the premier and largest international multi-title esports event in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. Hosted by leading esports company Hero Esports, the tournament boasts a total prize pool of <span class=\"xn-money\">$2 million<\/span>. This year, the inaugural ACL features nine premier esports titles, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Honor of Kings, Street Fighter 6, The Legend Cup of League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, VALORANT Champions Tour, <span class=\"xn-person\">Delta Force<\/span> and Crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<b>ACL Grand Finals 2025<\/b>\u00a0(May 16\u201318, <span class=\"xn-location\">Shanghai<\/span>) will partner with\u00a0<b>DreamHack<\/b>, uniting elite players, gaming tech, and fans. Selected ACL winners will earn direct entry to the\u00a0<b>Esports World Cup<\/b>\u00a0in <span class=\"xn-location\">Riyadh<\/span>, Saudi Arabia\u2014the largest esports event in history.<\/p>\n<p>For more info, please check ACL official website<b>:<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/esportsacl.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/esportsacl.com\/home<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>For media inquiries, please contact:<\/b><br \/>ACL PR Team |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:aclpr@heroesports.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">aclpr@heroesports.com<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22664","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=22664"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22664\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=22664"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=22664"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=22664"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}