The VALORANT Champions tournament for 2025 is scheduled to commence on September 12, introducing the Pick’ems event, which will provide unique rewards for participants.
Regardless of whether you are an avid VALORANT esports enthusiast or a novice viewer, our guide to the 2025 VCT Pick’ems will explain how to take part and offer valuable insights based on past performances, shifts in the game’s meta, and significant trends. You will definitely want to earn those charming rewards by making the most accurate predictions possible.
How to Participate in VCT Champions Pick’ems 2025
Each year, Riot Games organizes an in-game Pick’ems event for the VALORANT Champions, allowing players to forecast the results of matches among the competing teams.
The schedule for the group stage of Champions Paris is now available, meaning you can begin your participation in the Pick’ems for the tournament’s initial phase. Ensure that your selections for the group stage are submitted by September 12, prior to the matchups starting. The playoff schedule will be announced later, and according to the timer in the client, playoff Pick’ems will begin on September 22.
To enter the VCT Pick’ems 2025, start VALORANT, navigate to the Esports section, and select the Pick’ems tab. Click on Get Started and make your selections. A total of 16 teams are split into four groups for the first stage. You will need to select two teams from each group to advance to the playoffs and designate two teams to be eliminated.
You can also join a Faction from the Pick’ems page within the game. There are 10 Factions for the Champions Paris, each led by a well-known content creator such as Tarik, TenZ, Sacy, Mixwell, and others. Your predictions will directly influence your Faction’s success. If your chosen Faction secures the highest number of correct predictions, your favorite content creator will win the VCT Pick’ems Belt and will share the title of the inaugural «Pick’ems Faction Champions» with you. Additionally, you will receive an exclusive in-game item selected by your Faction’s leader as a reward.
Complete List of VCT Champions 2025 Pick’em Rewards
Below are the rewards you can earn by engaging in the VALORANT Champions Paris Pick’ems:
- Tejo ¡Eureka! Spray: Make at least one prediction in the group or playoff stage.
- G.O.A.T. Gun Buddy: Finish in the top 50 percent of Pick’ems scores.
- Golden G.O.A.T. Gun Buddy: Finish in the top 20 percent of Pick’ems scores.
- «100%» Player Title: Achieve perfect predictions by the tournament’s conclusion.
If you’ve joined a Faction, here are the exclusive rewards you could receive if your Faction triumphs:
- Team TenZ: Pay Respects Gun Buddy
- Team Tarik: Lovebyte Gun Buddy
- Team Sacy: Wayfinder Player Card
- Team Mixwell: Bust A Move Spray
- Team BeyAz: Hang Time Gun Buddy
- Team Helydia: Sick ‘Em Spray
- Team Laz: Bruno Coin Spray
- Team TCK: Knight’s Market Buddy
- Team WiPR: Runnin’ On Empty Spray
- Team ZeratoR: Justice Served Buddy
Some of these items may already be in your possession, though they are quite rare. If you wish to switch your Faction to qualify for a different reward, you can do so from the Pick’ems page until the group stage kicks off on September 12.
Predictions for VCT Champions 2025 Group Stage Pick’ems
Here are our forecasts for the group stage of the VALORANT Champions Paris:
Group A
- Paper Rex and Sentinels will progress to the playoffs.
- GiantX and XLG will be eliminated.
Paper Rex and Sentinels have consistently shown strong performances throughout VCT 2025, while GiantX and XLG, despite potential, are less likely to succeed on the international stage.
Group B
- Fnatic and Billibilli Gaming will move on to the playoffs.
- Rex Regum Qeon and MIBR will be out.
Fnatic is a clear choice to win Group B. However, selecting the second team was challenging due to MIBR’s lackluster performance this season. I would favor Billibilli Gaming, benefiting from their strong showing in Stage Two of VCT China and decent performance throughout VCT 2025.
Group C
- Team Liquid and EDward Gaming will advance to the playoffs.
- NRG and DRX will be eliminated.
Team Liquid has thrived under nAts’ leadership, proving to be one of the top teams in EMEA this season. They are very likely to reach the playoffs, while EDG’s consistency gives them the edge over NRG. DRX’s performance has been weak this year, making their exit from the group stage highly probable.
Group D
- G2 Esports and Team Heretics will move to the playoffs.
- DRG and T1 will be eliminated.
With their recent stage two victory, G2 Esports is almost assured a playoff spot. The remaining teams are closely matched, but I lean towards Team Heretics due to their strong track record this season, including their EWC win and impressive performance in VCT 2024.
While these predictions are based on statistics and trends, the VCT teams are known for surprising upsets on the international stage, so some choices may not pan out as expected. Relying on your instincts could be a valuable strategy for the VALORANT Champions Pick’ems, as you might spot some underdogs.
This article will be updated once the playoff Pick’ems are available.
