VALORANT Masters Santiago Pick’Ems Guide

he international season of the VALORANT Champions Tour begins with Masters Santiago, and fans can take part through Pick’Ems powered by AWS.
This event brings together twelve teams from around the world. With more matches to play, there are more chances for fans to predict results and test their knowledge of the game.
You might even help your favorite team by cheering them on while making your picks.
How Pick’Ems Work
- If you are new to Pick’Ems, the system is simple.
- You predict the outcome of each match.
- Correct predictions give you points.
- More points place you higher on the leaderboard.
- You can invite friends and compete with them to see who understands the competition best.
- Even experienced fans sometimes guess wrong, so do not worry if your first picks are not perfect.
Important Dates
Swiss Stage Pick’Ems
Open: February 19 at 9:00 AM PT
Lock: February 28 at 10:00 AM PT when the stage begins
Playoffs Pick’Ems
Open: March 4 after the schedule is announced, expected around 4:00 PM PT
Lock: March 6 at 10:00 AM PT when playoffs begin
Rewards for Participants
Players can earn several rewards depending on their results:
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Top 50 percent receive the “¡Rico, po!” buddy
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Top 20 percent receive the golden version of that buddy
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A perfect bracket earns the rare “Perfect” title
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Everyone who submits at least one pick receives the “Cachando todo” title
How to Submit Picks
You can make your predictions in two ways:
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Through the VALORANT game client
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On the official esports website
This allows you to participate even if you are not at your computer.
Who Can Participate
Pick’Ems are available in most regions, but some areas are excluded due to local rules.
A valid Riot account is required to take part and receive rewards.







