The massive and controversial Esports World Cup coming up this summer will not feature VALORANT in its lineup due to scheduling conflicts, though professional teams were reportedly pushing Riot Games “hard” for the game to be included.
Per James Fudge for the Esports Advocate, VALORANT was “seriously being considered” for the Esports World Cup, but there is no flexibility in the schedule that would allow professional teams to compete at the event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia that runs from July 4 until August 25. Riot’s other titles, League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics, will be featured at the event, during week one for League and during week six for TFT.
