Should you be interested about the schedule and dates for the Valorant Champions Tour for 2025 inclusively, we have compiled everything on the subject for you. Not only do you have all the events on single document so you do not have to plan the streams and coverage around it at the last minute, but also everything is ready for the content. Below you will find confirmed dates and times for the league and its stages, as well as the Interval Windows for the Paris Masters and Champions events and the rest of the league.
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Valorant Champions Tour 2025 Dates (Key Milestones)
| Event | Dates (2025) | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kickoff (all international leagues) | Jan 11 – Feb 9 | Season openers across Americas, EMEA, Pacific, China |
| Masters Bangkok | Feb 20 – Mar 2 | Bangkok, Thailand — first global event of the year |
| Stage 1 (all leagues) | Mar – May | Regular-season play feeding Masters Toronto (regional calendars vary) |
| Masters Toronto | Jun 7 – Jun 22 | Toronto, Canada — second global event |
| Stage 2 (all leagues) | Jul – Aug | Final league stretch before Champions (regional calendars vary) |
| Valorant Champions | Sep 12 – Oct 5 | Paris, France — season finale & world championship |
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Valorant Champions Tour 2025 Dates：Kickoff 2025
The commencement of the new season across the four international leagues was marked with offline Double Elimination Kickoff Tournaments, with the winners of each qualifying for the Masters Bangkok Tournament and the rest gaining the opportunity to self-rate the positions in the standings following the offseason.
Pacific Kickoff (Seoul)
Dates: January 18 – February 9, 2025
Venue: Sangam Colosseum, Seoul
Format: 12 teams, Double Elimination (BO3, BO5)
Winner: DRX (Masters Bangkok Qualifier)
EMEA Kickoff (Berlin)
Dates: January 15 – February 9, 2025
Venue: Riot Games Arena, Berlin
Format: 12 teams, Double Elimination (BO3, BO5)
Winner: Team Vitality (Masters Bangkok Qualifier)
Americas Kickoff (Los Angeles)
Dates: January 16 – February 9, 2025
Venue: Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles
Format: 12 teams, Double Elimination (BO3, BO5)
Winner: G2 Esports (Master February)
China Kickoff (Shanghai)
Dates: January 11 – January 26, 2025
Venue: VCT CN Arena, Shanghai
Format: 12 teams, Double Elimination (BO3, BO5)
Winner: EDward Gaming (Masters February)
The self-positioning of the teams was determined in relation to the performances during the local competitions, and the self-positioning to each team is widely accepted, with few disputes over the assigned orders.
EDG was the first out of the four who made it to the Festival in Masters Bangkok, with G2 Esports and Team Vitality following immediately after. DRX, however, was the last member of the group to arrive. This was easier to get around for the rest of the squad since EDG was the team who headed the qualifiers and managed to control the way the group performed.
Valorant Champions Tour 2025 Dates: Masters Bangkok 2025
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When & where: Feb 20 – Mar 2, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why it matters: First international measuring stick of the season so far. The Kickoff winners and runners-up, new metas arise, and early favorites are established heading into Stage 1.
Stage 1: March–May League Play
Across Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China, Stage 1 runs March through May 2025, where it decides the advancing teams and their seeds going into Masters Toronto. If you follow Pacific particularly, the published window sits from late March into May.
Masters Toronto: Mid-Season Shake-Up
When & where: Jun 7 – Jun 22, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Why it matters: This is the final global test before Stage 2. Results here shape narratives heading toward Champions qualification. (Event page listings show Jun 7–22 officially; some match hubs display Jun 8–22 due to daily scheduling—use the official range for planning.)
Stage 2: July–August Push to Champions
Leagues resume July through August 2025 for the last sprint to champions. Pacific’s Stage 2 group play was mid-July pulled through to August with the Playoffs closing at the end of the month.
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Valorant Champions Tour 2025 Dates: Champions Paris
Duration and Location: Paris, France, September 12 to October 5, 2025. Venues: Competitions before and including the quarterfinal stage will be housed at Les Arènes de Paris, with the final Top 4 matches conducted at the Accor Arena. Competing Entities: Sixteen squads—distributed as four representatives each from the Americas, Europe-Middle East-Africa, the People’s Republic of China and the Pacific basin. Significance: The tournament serves as the capstone of the 2025 VALORANT Champions Tour, designating the year’s global titleholder.
Valorant Champions Tour Format & Schedule
Group Stage — Sep 12–22, 2025
- Structure: Four GSL double-elimination groups; 4 teams per group.
- Matches: All Bo3.
- Advancement: Top 2 from each group to Playoffs.
- Draw: Conducted live at Riot Games Arena Los Angeles after the Americas Stage 2 Grand Final.
Playoffs — Sep 25–Oct 5, 2025
- Bracket: Double-elimination.
- Match lengths: All matches Bo3 except Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are Bo5.
Time zone tip: Many listings show CEST; SEA outlets often mirror SGT/MYT (UTC+8). Always confirm your local time on the official match hub.
Prize Pool & Distribution
Total US$2,250,000. Top placements: 1st $1,000,000, 2nd $400,000, 3rd $250,000, 4th $130,000; standardized awards for 5th–16th follow the official breakdown. An MVP award will also be named.
Schedule Highlights & Results So Far
Below are confirmed Group Stage results and upcoming fixtures (times vary by listing; examples shown on official hubs and trackers):
- Sep 12: Paper Rex 2–0 XLG (Group A, Opening) • GIANTX 2–1 Sentinels (Group A, Opening).
- Sep 13: NRG 2–0 EDward Gaming • Team Liquid 0–2 DRX (Group C, Opening).
- Sep 14: Dragon Ranger Gaming 0–2 T1 • G2 Esports 0–2 Team Heretics (Group D, Opening).
- Sep 15: Bilibili Gaming 0–2 MIBR • Rex Regum Qeon 0–2 Fnatic (Group B, Opening).
- Sep 17 (Winners): Paper Rex 2–1 GIANTX; NRG 2–1 DRX.
- Sep 18 (Winners): Team Heretics 2–0 T1; Fnatic 2–1 MIBR.
- Sep 19 (Elim): Team Liquid 2–1 EDward Gaming. Next: XLG vs Sentinels.
For the full rolling slate—including Decider Matches and the Playoff bracket—check the official schedule or a match tracker (VLR/THESPIKE).
Participants (by region)
Americas: G2 Esports, NRG, Sentinels, MIBR
China: Bilibili Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming, EDward Gaming, XLG Esports
EMEA: Team Liquid, GIANTX, Fnatic, Team Heretics
Pacific: Paper Rex, Rex Regum Qeon, T1, DRX
How to watch
Riot’s Champions Paris hub lists official streams, language feeds, and daily schedules. Third-party match hubs (VLR, Siege.gg, THESPIKE) provide live scores, brackets, and VOD links. Use them together for the most accurate local times and result confirmations.
To facilitate planning for the Valorant Champions Tour 2025 itinerary, the following abbreviated timeline is provided: the initial Kickoff event will commence in January; subsequent Masters Bangkok is scheduled for late February; Masters Toronto occurred in June; Champions Paris is assigned the window of September 12 through October 5; and the entire progression is demarcated by two intervening regional league phases. Scholars, fans, and analysts are advised to retain this reference and program notifications to ensure attendance of foundational fixtures leading to the decisive Paris stage.
