The FRG Festive Finale was an exciting Valorant tournament hosted by Fragging Friends to close out the year with style and competition. This two-day event, held on the 20th and 21st of December 2024, brought together some of the most skilled teams and players in the community for an unforgettable showcase of talent and holiday cheer.
Event details
- When: 20th-21st December 2024
- Where: Live-streamed on Twitch
- Format:
- Group Stage: 4 Groups of 4 teams, Best of 1 (BO1) format
- Playoffs: Double-elimination bracket culminating in a BO3 Grand Final
- Entry Fee: Free
- Prize: £200 for the winning team
- Rank Cap: Diamond 1 to Immortal 2 recommended
- Team Limit: 16
All teams were required to sign up via Battlefy and ensure that all members joined the Fragging Friends Discord for seamless communication and updates.
Participating teams
The tournament showcased a variety of teams from the FRG community and beyond:
🎓 FRG Academy
🌊 FRG Sirens
🧩 Team Isma
🏆 FC Trolli
🎮 Fragging With Friends
💥 EGOISTS
🇪🇺 EU
👩🎓 Meraki Girls Team
🏅 BM EGOIST
🔥 BM Prime
🚸 Stranger Danger
🏛️ CUA
🌟 Novaelis
🧘 Kaizen
🪀 Jorblers
💰 The Everlasting Legends
Rank Cap & Eligibility
The rank cap ensured fair competition by limiting each team’s average rank to Immortal 2 or lower. While higher-ranked players could participate, their inclusion needed to be balanced by teammates of lower ranks to meet the average rank requirement. Any violation of this rule or evidence of smurfing resulted in immediate disqualification.
Tournament Schedule
Friday – 20th December (Group Stage)
- Match 1: 6:00 PM GMT
- Match 2: 7:00 PM GMT
- Match 3: 8:00 PM GMT
Mandatory 10-minute breaks between matches
Saturday – 21st December (Playoffs)
- Round 1: 2:00 PM GMT
- Round 2: 3:00 PM GMT
- Round 3: 4:00 PM GMT
- Round 4: 5:00 PM GMT
- Loser’s Finals: 6:00 PM GMT
- Grand Finals: 8:00 PM GMT
A Holiday Celebration of Esports
The FRG Festive Finale brought together competitive spirit, community engagement, and holiday vibes. Teams battled for glory while spectators cheered from the comfort of their homes via Twitch. Whether it was the rising stars of FRG Academy, the resilience of BM Prime, or the tactical brilliance of Kaizen, every match delivered thrilling moments.
As the tournament concluded, it became a testament to Fragging Friends’ vision of creating an inclusive and thriving Valorant community. A huge congratulations to the winning team, and thank you to everyone who participated and tuned in! Stay connected with FRG for more tournaments and events in 2025:
