Red Bull Home Ground, now in its fifth year, is set to arrive in Manhattan from Nov. 13 to 16, bringing top-tier VALORANT squads and emerging contenders to the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center. The invitational off-season event will pit established powerhouses against global qualifier champions in a four-day competition.

Defending titleholders T1 return to retain the crown amid a field that includes two-time VCT Global Event victors Fnatic, North American stalwarts Sentinels, Japanese contender ZETA DIVISION and European powerhouse G2 Esports. Six additional berths will be awarded through an open Play-In stage spanning regional qualifiers in India, the United States, Spain, Turkey, Chile, Egypt, Belgium, Germany, South Africa, the Netherlands and Japan.

The Hammerstein Ballroom, famed for its Beaux‐Arts design and storied concert history, will host the main stage on Nov. 15 and 16 following two days of Play-In action. Fans can secure tickets through Ticketmaster for the public sessions on the weekend, with seating available in both general admission and reserved formats.

Hardware partnerships underscore the event’s competitive pedigree. AGON by AOC returns as official monitor partner, providing high-refresh panels throughout the arena, while MSI supplies European PC and laptop rigs for team practice areas and broadcast stations. Organizers say the collaborations will ensure smooth gameplay and a seamless viewing experience for live and online audiences.

Last year’s edition in Berlin culminated in a 3-1 victory for T1 over Cloud9, delivering one of the off-season’s most memorable finals. With its fast-paced matches, international matchups and showcase of upcoming talent, Red Bull Home Ground has cemented itself as a staple of the VALORANT calendar. This autumn’s New York installment aims to build on that legacy, offering fans a blend of high-stakes competition and spectator spectacle.