VALORANT fans heading to Barcelona for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals will get much more than just watching matches. From August 28 to 30, the free VCT EMEA Barcelona Fan Fest will take place around the Olímpic Arena in Badalona. The event will offer attendees meet-and-greets with renowned content creators, mini-games, tournaments, and themed zones from their favorite teams.
The festival will unfold around the Olímpic Arena, located approximately a 30-minute public transport ride from central Barcelona (Metro lines 2 and 10 North, Trambesòs tram, H10 bus, or R1 commuter rail). The main entrance is located on Carrer de Pau Claris, the Fan Fest A zone is near the arena's back entrance, and Fan Fest B is next to the front entrance on Carrer de Ponent.
Festival schedule (in local CEST time):
Admission to the Fan Fest is absolutely free. A ticket for the final matches is not required (it will only be needed for access to the Concourse area inside the arena). Most locations are accessible to individuals aged 16 and older; however, the Fan Fest B zone is open to visitors of all ages, making it an ideal hangout spot for large groups and families.
Small backpacks up to 25 liters (approximately A4 size) are allowed on the premises, along with a small amount of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Free water refill stations will be available for visitors. The sale and consumption of alcohol are strictly prohibited at the event.
In a special area sponsored by Razer, fans will be able to meet well-known figures from the VALORANT EMEA ecosystem. In addition, booths for popular esports teams will operate at the festival, where attendees can purchase merchandise, take memorable photos, participate in giveaways, and even challenge professional players in 1v1 duels.
FUT Esports, Fnatic, Gentle Mates, Team Heretics (in collaboration with AORUS Gigabyte), and Team Vitality have already confirmed their participation in the festival. They may later be joined by the teams that qualify for the finals.
Gamers can test their skills in gaming zones featuring 1v1 Duels, 3v3 Retake, and 5v5 Swift Play formats. Saturday will be the most competitive day: the 5v5 zone will turn into a Circuito Tormenta tour stop, where the "Kings of Barcelona" will be crowned. By completing various gaming challenges, participants will earn stamps in a special KitKat booklet.
Themed festival activities:
For comfortable relaxation, lounge areas from event partners (including KitKat, OMODA, and Sony INZONE) are provided, along with food trucks in the Fan Fest B zone, and numerous photo zones—including locations where you can take pictures with Wingman and the official VCT EMEA trophy.
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