The second phase of the VCT 2025 Pacific league is approaching, with partnered and Ascension-qualified teams set to compete for a spot in the VALORANT Champions later this year.
As per tradition, the tournament will begin with a group stage in a league format, followed by playoffs involving the top eight teams. The competition will run for over a month and offers a substantial prize pool.
Below is essential information regarding the VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 schedule, participating teams, prize allocations, and other key details.
VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 Schedule
VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 is set to begin on July 15 and conclude on August 31. The tournament spans six weeks, divided into two segments: the group stage and the playoff rounds. It will take place at the Sangam SOOP Colosseum in Seoul, INSPIRE Arena in Incheon, and LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in Chiba.
Group stage matches are scheduled from July 15 through August 10, while the playoff phase will continue until August 31.
Teams Competing in VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2
The competition will feature 10 partnered teams alongside two teams that qualified through the Ascension program:
- DetonatioN FocusMe
- DRX
- Gen.G
- Global Esports
- Paper Rex
- Rex Regum Qeon
- T1
- TALON
- Team Secret
- ZETA DIVISION
- Nongshim RedForce (Ascension-qualified)
- BOOM Esports (Ascension-qualified)
The teams are separated into two groups: Alpha and Omega.
Group Alpha includes Rex Regum Qeon, DRX, Gen.G, Global Esports, Team Secret, and Nongshim RedForce.
Group Omega will consist of TALON, T1, Paper Rex, ZETA DIVISION, DetonatioN FocusMe, and BOOM Esports.
VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 Prize Pool
The total prize pool for VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 is $250,000. Below is the breakdown of the distribution:
| Position | Prize (in USD) | Team | Points Earned | Qualified for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 | TBD | 7 points | Champions |
| 2 | $65,000 | TBD | 5 points | Champions |
| 3 | $40,000 | TBD | 4 points | – |
| 4 | $25,000 | TBD | 3 points | – |
| 5 | $10,000 | TBD | – | – |
| 6 | $10,000 | TBD | – | – |
| 7 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 8 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 9 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 10 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 11 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 12 | – | TBD | – | – |
VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 Format
The group stage will follow a league format in which the top eight teams, based on points, will advance to the playoffs.
The playoffs will feature an upper and lower bracket setup, with the top four teams from the group stage earning upper seeds. Matches will be best-of-three, while the championship final will be best-of-five.
How to Watch VCT Pacific Stage 2
All matches for VCT 2025 Pacific Stage 2 can be viewed live on VALORANT‘s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
