Get READY for VALORANT Champions Tour 2025!

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 season begins in January with kickoff tournaments in each international league, culminating in the VALORANT Champions 2025 event in Paris in September and October. The season features expanded league formats with 12 teams, new qualification procedures for the Champions, and a shift in the tournament structure, including the adoption of a double-elimination bracket format for several stages.

Kickoff Tournaments & League Stages

• 00:00:22 The VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 season begins on January 11th with kickoff tournaments in each international league, including V China, EMEA, Americas, and Pacific. The top two teams from each league advance to Masters Bangkok, determining frontrunners for the season. Masters Bangkok, held from February 20th to March 2nd, features eight teams competing in a double-elimination bracket.

Changes & Format

• 00:02:18 The 2025 season includes several format changes, including an expanded calendar running from January to early October. Each league expands to 12 teams, and the kickoff tournaments feature a 12-team, double-elimination bracket. Qualification for the VALORANT Champions event also changes, with two teams from the Stage 2 playoffs and two teams based on Championship points qualifying.