VCT Masters and Valorant Champions 2025 places & format change leaked

One of the best Valorant groups have the least quantity of relaxation earlier than the subsequent part of competitors in VCT.

Riot Video games’ Indonesian Instagram account posted a video saying the places of the worldwide VCT event early.

The video revealed the 2 VCT Masters tournaments in 2025 will likely be performed in Bangkok, Thailand, and Toronto, Canada. Valorant Champions will finish the aggressive season in Paris France.

Bangkok will host the primary Masters occasion of the yr, whereas Toronto will host the second. The format of the Valorant esports aggressive calendar for 2025 was additionally revealed within the video, showcasing the adjustments Riot is making for the subsequent yr of VCT.

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La vidéo pour les intéressés :

– Masters 1 : Bangkok, Thailand 🇹🇭– Masters 2 : Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦– Champions : Paris, France🇫🇷

Paris serait donc (d’après la vidéo encore en ligne sur le compte indonésien), la ville qui accueillera les Champions en 2025 pic.twitter.com/CnUOkQPoGI

— Corentin (@Coco_VLR) August 20, 2024

Corentin recorded the video and showcased it on social media earlier than it was taken down.

The 2025 season will begin with a Kickoff event, identical to 2024, with all groups in every VCT Worldwide league squaring off for a spot at Masters Bangkok. The event will likely be a double elimination bracket format, with the highest two groups making the main event.

Stage 1 of the VCT league season will qualify groups for Masters Toronto. Stage 2 of the VCT leagues will observe after the worldwide event.

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Nonetheless, every workforce’s information from Stage 1 won’t carry over into Stage 2. This can be a main change from the 2024 format, and it’ll require groups to remain constant for your complete yr if they need that shot at Champions.

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Groups will play by means of Stage 2 playoffs for spots on the planet championships in France.

That is the second time Valorant Champions will likely be hosted in Europe after the area hosted the primary world championship in 2021.

Riot Video games has but to formally launch its 2025 Valorant esports season announcement throughout all of its social media channels on the time of writing. The developer is anticipated to disclose this announcement, and rather more, forward of the ultimate match of Valorant Champions 2024.