Esports infrastructure company Nerd Street Gamers has been named as an operator and producer for the 2021 VALORANT Champions Tour.
The deal will see Nerd Street Gamers lead registrations, operate, and produce all Challengers and Masters events taking place from January until March. After March, another company will be selected to host subsequent events.
The company was selected by publisher Riot Games, which unveiled details on the Champions Tour back in November 2020.
John Fazio, CEO of Nerd Street Gamers, spoke on the news in a release: “It’s an honour to be a part of VALORANT’s growth since its launch last summer.