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The North America Kickoff ran online from February 4 to March 1. Its 32-team open-qualification pathway took place February 4–5 and 8–9, followed by the eight-team double-elimination main event February 20–22 and February 27–March 1. Raidiant operated the tournament for Riot Games, and the prize pool was USD 10,000. Riot identifies Verizon as the VCT’s official 5G and wireless provider, Red Bull as its official energy drink and presenter of the Red Bull Clutch Moment, and Secretlab as its official gaming chair partner.[2]
The eight-team field was FlyQuest RED, Blue Otter GC, Wadadaa, 100 Thieves GC, Team Evictix GC, Ghost Gaming GC, Maui Wowie and Teevee. FlyQuest RED defeated Blue Otter GC 3–1 in the final. Blue Otter GC finished second, Wadadaa third, and 100 Thieves GC fourth.[3]