The Longest VALORANT Match in VCT History: TSM vs Gen.G's Epic 23-21 Battle

The Longest VALORANT Match in VCT History: TSM vs Gen.G's Epic 23-21 Battle

By Marcus Chen

February 27, 2025 at 09:10 AM

VALORANT matches can be incredibly intense at the professional level, with some games extending far beyond the typical 13-round victory. Here's a comprehensive look at the longest professional VALORANT matches in VCT history.

The longest VALORANT match ever recorded was TSM vs. Gen.G Esports on Split during VCT 2021 North America Stage Three: Challengers Two. The match lasted over 1 hour and 40 minutes, ending with a 23-21 score in TSM's favor. Due to technical limitations at the time, the game had to be restarted after 40 rounds to complete the match.

Notable Long-Duration Matches:

  • ForZe vs. FPX (VCT 2021 EMEA Challengers)

    • Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
    • Final Score: 22-20 (ForZe victory)
    • Map: Bind
  • Sentinels vs. MIBR (VCT Americas Kickoff 2025)

    • Duration: 1 hour 38 minutes
    • Final Score: 21-19 (MIBR victory)
    • Map: Pearl
  • Nongshim RedForce vs. RRQ (VCT Pacific Kickoff 2025)

    • Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes
    • Final Score: 22-20 (Nongshim victory)
    • Map: Lotus
  • B4 Esports vs. No2B e-Sports (First Strike: Brazil)

    • Final Score: 30-28 (B4 victory)
    • Map: Ascent
    • Notable: Potentially the longest match with 58 total rounds
  • FNATIC vs. M3 Champions (VCT 2021 EMEA Challengers)

    • Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
    • 44 total rounds
    • Featured a remarkable comeback from M3 Champions
  • Shopify Rebellion Gold vs. G2 Gozen (VCT 2024 Game Changers)

    • Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes
    • Final Score: 17-15
    • Map: Abyss
    • Notable: Longest Game Changers match to date

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