The VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 tournament is approaching, bringing together partnered and qualifying teams from North America and Brazil for another shot at the VALORANT Champions in Paris.
Only the top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, with the event spread out over a month. Initially, the group stage will be conducted in a league format, culminating in prize distribution among the leading six teams.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 schedule, participating teams, prize pool, and additional details.
VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 Schedule
The VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 is set to begin on July 18, with the conclusion date yet to be announced. Updates will follow once Riot Games confirms the final date.
This tournament will consist of two phases: the group stage and the playoffs, scheduled to take place at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles from July 15 to August 17.
Participating Teams in VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2
The event will feature 10 partnered teams alongside two teams qualified through Ascension:
- 100 Thieves
- Cloud9
- Evil Geniuses
- FURIA
- KRÜ Esports
- LEVIATÁN
- LOUD
- MIBR
- NRG
- Sentinels
- G2 Esports (Ascension 2023)
- 2Game Esports (Ascension 2025)
These teams will be split into two groups: Alpha and Omega, each featuring six teams.
Group Alpha consists of Sentinels, Cloud9, Evil Geniuses, FURIA, G2 Esports, and 2Game Esports, while Group Omega includes KRÜ Esports, LEVIATÁN, LOUD, MIBR, NRG, and 100 Thieves.
VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 Prize Pool
The total prize pool for this stage is $250,000, with the distribution outlined below:
| Position | Prize (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 | – | – |
The leading two teams will earn a spot in the VALORANT Champions, the premier event of the year.
VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 Format
The group stage will follow a league structure, where the top eight teams with the highest points will move on to the playoffs, featuring both upper and lower brackets.
The first four teams from the group stage will achieve upper seeding, while the remaining teams will get lower seeding. All matches will be played in a best-of-three format, except for the finals, which will be a best-of-five.
How to Watch VCT Americas Stage 2
You can watch the VCT 2025 Americas Stage 2 live on the official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels.
