FC Barcelona continues its bet on esports with plans to launch Valorant
FC Barcelona has announced plans to enter the Valorant Arena. He will reportedly lead the team in LVP Rising, a major competition in the Spanish Challenger League.
The Barça Games program aims to expand the club’s presence in the esports scene. The addition of the Valorant team highlights Barcelona’s commitment to diversifying the digital sports space.
The Rise Series is considered the most important "Valorant" event in Spain and will become an important battlefield for the Barcelona "Valorant" team to showcase their skills.
This entry into Valorant follows Barcelona's foray into esports, where League of Legends (LoL) teams have been competing in the LVP Super League since 2022. Although the Rocket League team disbanded at the end of 2021 after participating in various offline events since 2019, Barcelona's commitment to esports is still evident.
X user (ex-Twitter) and professional gaming streamer Lembo posted information about Barcelona's new esports project, calling it a "leak." The club has yet to make an official statement regarding the launch.
The latest announcement is in line with the trend of football clubs expanding into esports and highlights the growing synergies between traditional sports and the booming gaming industry. The move also comes after football legend Lionel Messi entered the esports scene. Together with former Argentinian footballer Sergio Agüero, he became a partner of KRÜ Esports and competed in the VCT Americas.
Barça match takes FC Barcelona to the next level
Barça Gaming represents the club’s ambitious entry into the ever-growing world of gaming and esports. Barca Games will launch in early April with the aim of creating a dynamic and engaging platform that goes beyond traditional sports.
This innovative project aims to demonstrate FC Barcelona’s commitment to leveraging the digital age and connecting with fans in exciting new ways. By entering the gaming space with Barça Games, the club is strategically aligning itself with the changing interests of its fans. This is an opportunity to recognize the growing intersection between traditional sports and the broader world of gaming and esports.
Specific details regarding the Barcelona game have not yet been fully announced. However, the inclusion of the Valorant team in LVP Rising hints at the potential versatility of the platform. It is expected to offer competitive esports content, gaming experiences and potential fan engagement opportunities.
"Valorant" continues to maintain strong momentum
Valorant is already one of the most popular games in esports, and its momentum isn't slowing down. The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) has become a force in competitive gaming.
The tournament's popularity skyrocketed, attracting huge crowds and creating a vibrant community of fans and players. Riot Games, the company behind Valorant, will improve the VCT experience in 2024 and make major changes to increase competition.
In response to the changing dynamics in gaming, Riot Games is making changes to the format and structure of VCT. Each international league will host separate matches, including the first match in Spain.
There will also be changes to how VCTs are scored. They are now called Championship Points and are designed to focus more on performance goals. At the same time, the change is likely to impact esports betting, with teams and players rankings changing faster than in previous tournaments.
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