VALORANT has been officially added to the Esports World Cup lineup for 2025, promising to showcase a range of prominent teams from around the globe. The regional leagues are set to start shortly, and the VALORANT event at the EWC 2025 will mark the first international competition since the Toronto Masters, featuring teams from various countries.
Many of the squads that competed in the Masters are also set to participate in the EWC championship, giving Paper Rex a chance to secure consecutive global titles. The tournament will be held on Patch v10.11 within Episode 10, Act Three.
Here’s what you need to know about the approaching VALORANT championship at EWC 2025.
Teams Competing in the VALORANT Esports World Cup 2025
The VALORANT competition at EWC 2025 will feature 16 teams competing for a prize pool of $1,250,000. Eight teams qualified through their placements in regional leagues, while the remaining eight earned their spots via regional qualifiers. Being the first VALORANT event in the EWC, the tournament outcome is highly anticipated.
Below is the complete list of teams, their rosters, and methods of qualification for EWC 2025:
| Team | Roster | Qualification Method |
|---|---|---|
| G2 Esports | JonahP, trent, valyn, leaf, jawgemo | VCT Americas Stage 1 |
| Sentinels | zekken, johnqt, Zellsis, bang, N4RRATE | VCT Americas Stage 1 |
| XLG Esports | Rarga, happywei, coconut, Viva, Midi | VCT China Stage 1 |
| Bilibili Gaming | whzy, Knight, Levius, nephh, rushia | VCT China Stage 1 |
| Fnatic | Boaster, Alfajer, Chronicler, kaajak, crashies | VCT EMEA Stage 1 |
| Team Heretics | Boo, benjyfishy, MiniBoo, RieNs, Wo0t | VCT EMEA Stage 1 |
| Rex Regum Qeon | xffero, Jemkin, monyet, Kushy, crazyguy | VCT Pacific Stage 1 |
| Gen.G Esports | texture, Karon, Munchkin, Ash, Foxy9 | VCT Pacific Stage 1 |
| NRG | Ethan, s0m, made, brawk, skuba | Americas qualifier |
| 100 Thieves | Asuna, Cryocells, eeiu, Boostio, Zander | Americas qualifier |
| EDward Gaming | CHICHOO, nobody, ZmjjKK, Smoggy, Jieni7 | China EVO Series |
| Titan Esports Club | Abo, Haodong, CoCo, TvirusLuke, lucas | China EVO Series |
| BBL Esports | LewN, Jamppi, profek, socialblEE, Magnum | EMEA qualifier |
| Karmine Corp | marteen, avez, Elite, SUYGETSU, Saadhak | EMEA qualifier |
| Paper Rex | d4v4i, f0rsakeN, mindfreak, something, Jinggg | Pacific qualifier |
| DRX | MaKo, free1ng, HYUNMIN, BeYN, Estrella | Pacific qualifier |
Schedule and Format for VALORANT EWC 2025
The VALORANT championship at EWC 2025 will commence on July 8, culminating in the grand finale on July 13. The tournament is divided into two segments: a double-elimination group stage followed by single-elimination playoffs. The first round runs from July 8 to 10, with playoffs scheduled from July 11 to 13.
The group stage will include four groups, each containing four teams, as the top two from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. Here are the confirmed groups:
Group A
| Standing | Team | Score (Overall score) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G2 Esports | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 2 | Bilibili Gaming | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 3 | Paper Rex | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 4 | Karmine Corp | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
Group B
| Standing | Team | Score (Overall score) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLG Esports | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 2 | Sentinels | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 3 | BBL Esports | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 4 | DRX | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
Group C
| Standing | Team | Score (Overall score) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Regum Qeon | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 2 | Team Heretics | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 3 | NRG | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 4 | Titan Esports Club | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
Group D
| Standing | Team | Score (Overall score) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fnatic | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 2 | Gen.G Esports | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 3 | EDward Gaming | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
| 4 | 100 Thieves | 0-0-0 (0-0) |
This section will be updated regularly with the latest schedules and results during the tournament, so stay tuned for all recent information.
Where to Watch the VALORANT EWC Championship 2025
All matches for EWC 2025 will be streamed live on the official Esports World Cup channels on Twitch and YouTube as the tournament progresses. Additionally, match replays and highlights will also be accessible on the official YouTube channel.
To stay updated on VALORANT, make sure to check out the patch notes for update v11.00.
