VALORANT Champions 2025 is the fifth annual tournament, concluding the yearly tour and crowning the best team. The world championship tournament organized by Riot Games serves as the World Cup, where top teams from around the world compete for supremacy.

The format pits regional teams, and the winners then have a chance to compete for the Champion title. Here is everything we know about the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament, from the top teams to the most anticipated games.

VALORANT Champions 2025 Details

Riot Games has set up an expansive Champions tournament that starts on Friday, September 12, and runs through Sunday, October 5.

This year, the VALORANT Champions 2025 location is Paris, France, with initial matches being held at Les Arenes de Grand Paris Sud – Evry-Ciourcouronnes. The VALORANT Champions 2025 will end at Accor Arena. The tournament finals are scheduled to take place from October 3 to 5, 2025.

Riot Games is known for having a large VALORANT Champions 2025 prize pool for top teams competing in the tournaments, and this year’s event is no different.

Here is the VALORANT Champions 2025 prize pool breakdown of the total $2,250,000 and how it’s split over the 16 placements.

• 1st: $1,000,000
• 2nd: $400,000
• 3rd: $250,000
• 4th: $130,000
• 5th and 6th: $85,000
• 7th and 8th: $50,000
• 9th to 12th: $30,000
• 13th to 16th: $20,000

The combined VALORANT Champions 2025 prize pool is $ 2,235,000 USD; the stakes are high, and the players are all set for an explosive fifth VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament.

VALORANT Champions 2025 Format

The VALORANT Champions 2025 schedule is now available, with group matches set to begin on Friday, September 12. The group stage follows the double-elimination format, in which a team is only eliminated after losing two games.

There are four groups, each with four VALORANT Champions 2025 teams, and teams will play matches in a best-of-three format. Only two teams will advance to the playoffs.

The VALORANT Champions 2025 playoffs begin on Thursday, September 25, and conclude on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The bracket will also feature a double-elimination format. The lower bracket final and grand final are best-of-five. However, all other matches will be the best of three.

The favorites for VALORANT Champions 2025

Almost every qualified VALORANT team has a clear shot at the title. The rapid nature of the game makes it hard to predict which team will come out on top. One or two bad matches can eliminate a great team from the tournament. However, Sentinels and G2 Esports from the Americas region have a solid combination and consistent performance to back it.

Team Liquid and Fnatic from EMEA are both performing well in their region, boasting strong team compositions. In the Chinese region, Bilibili Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming are performing well. Paper Rex and T1 from the Pacific are the top contenders from the Pacific region. However, Paper Rex or G2 Esports could be the favorites in the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament.

Paper Rex

Paper Rex is the first club from the Pacific region to qualify for VALORANT Champions 2025. The team is currently among the top favorites to lift the trophy this year. They are on a good roll, too, winning the Masters in Toronto by a good margin. The team would be in high spirits, having just ended a five-year title drought. With the top three players advancing to Stage 1 of the regional league, Paper Rex could dominate the competition in the big event as well.

G2 Esports

G2 Esports is the first team to qualify for Champions Paris thanks to an impressive lead in the Americas Tour points. Nathan “leaf” Orf and his clan had a great run this year. The team finished first in Stage 1 and the Kickoff, secured second place at the Bangkok Masters, and remained in the top 4 at the Toronto Masters. The team is considered a heavy favorite entering the VALORANT Champions 2025.

Fnatic

Despite losing the VALORANT Masters Toronto finals, Team Fnatic remains one of the top favorite teams to enter Champions 2025. The team was the third to secure its qualification for the Champions Paris 2025 and the first from the EMEA region. The British team had a tough run this year. After coming second in the Masters, they also lost to Team Heretics at the Esports World Cup.

How to Watch the VALORANT Champions 2025 Tournament

VALORANT Champions 2025 will be broadcast on official VALORANT channels on online streaming services. Here are the links to watch VALORANT Champions 2025:

• Twitch
• YouTube

History of VALORANT Champions

VALORANT Champions began in 2021 as the culmination of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). The Tour included a tier-based match system that sifted through regional talent and lifted them to the world stage.

The VCT format is evolving; it initially started as a third-tier system (Champions, Masters, Challengers) and was later transformed into three international leagues (Americas, EMEA, Pacific) in 2023. A fourth China League was added in 2024 to make it a truly global event.

Acend won the first Champions set in Berlin in 2021. In 2022, LOUD took the title in Istanbul, followed by Evil Geniuses winning in Los Angeles the following year. The last 2024 Champions were EDward Gaming in Seoul.

FAQs

Where will VALORANT Champions 2025 take place?

VALORANT Champions 2025 location is Paris, France. The tournament will be held at two different venues: Les Arenes de Grand Paris Sud – Evry-Ciourcouronnes and Accor Arena.

How to Qualify for VALORANT Champions 2025?

The top two teams from each of the four regions qualify for the VALORANT Champions 2025.

How to Buy Tickets for VALORANT Champions 2025?

Tickets for the Group and Bracket Stage are on sale at AXS. Finals Weekend tickets are on sale at Accor Arena.

What is the prize pool for VALORANT Champions 2025

The VALORANT Champions 2025 prize pool is $2.25 million USD.

How to watch VALORANT Champions 2025 live?

Fans can view VALORANT Champions 2025 on the official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels.

What Format will VALORANT Champions 2025 use?

The tournament will use Four Double-Elimination Groups for the start and then transition to a Double-Elimination bracket for the VALORANT Champions 2025 playoffs.