Premier in Valorant is a tournament game mode where players create their own full team and enter a division. It uses the same in-game rules as Competitive but focuses on top-tier competition with a tournament structure: map bans/picks and one timeout per side.
All Premier Divisions
The Premier Stage for E8A3 will introduce promotions and a new “Invite” division in E9A1. Here are all the current Premier Divisions:
| Icon | Division |
|---|---|
 | Open (1 to 5) |
 | Intermediate (1 to 5) |
 | Advanced (1 to 5) |
 | Elite (1 to 5) |
 | Contender |
Maps and Schedule
Episode 8, Act 3 Premier will begin on May 8, 2024, until June 22, 2024. Those who qualify will get to participate in the Playoffs that will be on June 23, 2024. The queue windows will differ per zone, and players can check theirs in the Premier menu in-game.
Week 1: Bind
May 8 to May 12
Week 2: Lotus
May 15 to May 19
Week 3: Ascent
May 22 to May 26
Week 4: Sunset
May 29 to June 2
Week 5: Breeze
June 5 to June 9
Week 6: Split
June 12 to June 16
Week 7: Icebox
June 19 to June 22
Get your teams ready as Valorant Episode 8, Act 3 will be coming this April 30, 2024. Prepare for the seven-week long battles and aim to qualify for the Playoffs!