VALORANT Joins HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League

The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League (ACL), Asia’s premier multi-title esports tournament, today announced the addition of VALORANT to its inaugural lineup. This brings the total number of featured games to seven, joining Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), Honor of Kings, Teamfight Tactics, Delta Force, and Crossfire, with more titles expected to be revealed.

HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League

The ACL is solidifying its position as a major force in the esports world, with champions of the CS2 and Honor of Kings tournaments securing direct entry to the Esports World Cup through ongoing collaboration. Further partnerships for other titles are anticipated.

VALORANT’s inclusion marks a significant milestone, as the ACL will host the only international-level VALORANT tournament in China during the first half of 2025. This highly anticipated event will attract top-tier international teams, culminating in an offline final in Shanghai, featuring world-class production and cutting-edge live broadcasting to enhance the spectator experience.

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Jonny Wang, CEO of the Asian Champions League, said: “We are excited to announce the addition of VALORANT to the ACL. Our ambition is to make ACL into a truly comprehensive tournament, providing a larger stage for players and teams across various competitions while delivering more exciting content for our audience.”

Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, said: “We are pleased by the progress of the ACL and its ability to attract top teams and titles to compete across Asia. We look forward to the continued collaboration between Hero Esports, ACL and the Esports World Cup Foundation, which is testament to our shared ambition to shape and empower esports globally.”

HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League aka ACL, boasting a $2 million prize pool, is set to take place in the first half of 2025, with the CS2 and Honor of Kings finals scheduled for May.