The VCT Champions 2025 is set to be the concluding major event from Riot Games this year, taking place in Paris from September 12 through October 5, 2025.
If you’re curious about which teams will be competing, the tournament’s structure, the prize money involved, and other details, here’s all the essential information you need.
VALORANT Champions 2025 Schedule
VALORANT Champions 2025 will span a total of 24 days, commencing on September 12 and concluding on October 5.
The teams that qualify as regional champions in Stage 2, along with those accumulating the highest Championship points, will earn their places in this prestigious tournament.
Confirmed Teams for VALORANT Champions 2025
A total of 16 teams will be participating in the VALORANT Champions 2025 event. While the complete roster of competing teams is yet to be finalized, the following teams have been confirmed:
- G2 Esports
- Sentinels
- Fnatic
- Paper Rex
- T1
- Rex Regum Qeon
All team names will be finalized after the conclusion of the Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific Stage 2 competitions. This section will be updated accordingly.
VALORANT Champions 2025 Prize Pool
The overall prize pool for VCT Champions 2025 amounts to $2,250,000, allocated as follows:
| Position | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | TBD | $400,000 |
| 3rd | TBD | $250,000 |
| 4th | TBD | $130,000 |
| 5th to 6th | TBD | $85,000 |
| 7th to 8th | TBD | $50,000 |
| 9th to 12th | TBD | $30,000 |
| 13th to 16th | TBD | $20,000 |
Format for VCT Champions 2025
This year’s VCT Champions will follow a two-part format: Group Stage and Playoffs.
The Group Stage will occur from September 12 to 22, 2025, utilizing a double-elimination structure within four groups, each comprising four teams. All matches will be best-of-three, with the top two teams from each group progressing to the Playoffs.
The Playoffs are scheduled for September 25 to October 5, 2025. These matches will employ a double-elimination bracket, with all matches being best-of-three, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which will be best-of-five.
