Valorant Champions Tour 2025
The Valorant Champions Tour 2025 (VCT 2025) has been officially announced, and the esports community is already buzzing with excitement. This year will be one of the most ambitious yet, with a better competitive structure, global Masters events, and the long-awaited Champions tournament in Paris, France.

A Year-Long Global Journey
The VCT 2025 season will last from January to October 2025, which means that fans will be able to watch Valorant nonstop for almost ten months. There will be several stages in the competitive year, each one meant to test the best teams from all over the world.
Stage/Event | Date (2025) | Location |
Kickoff Tournaments | January | Regional |
Stage 1 | Spring | Regional |
Masters Bangkok | Mid-Year | Bangkok, Thailand |
Stage 2 | Summer | Regional |
Masters Toronto | Mid-Summer | Toronto, Canada |
Champions Paris | Sept 12 – Oct 5 | Paris, France |
READ MORE : Valorant Champions Tour Paris 2025: Venue Details Every Fan Must Know
Spotlight on Valorant Champions 2025 in Paris
The Valorant Champions Tour 2025 will end with its biggest event, Champions Paris, which will take place in two big arenas in France. This tournament lasts from September 12 to October 5, making it the longest and most important one in VCT history.
- Group Stage: September 12 – 22
- Bracket Stage: September 25 – 29
- Finals Weekend: October 3 – 5
The Finals will decide who lifts the coveted Valorant World Championship trophy and secures a place in esports history.
READ MORE : Valorant Champions Tour Paris 2025 (Schedule Insights)

Why VCT 2025 Is Different
This season is all about balance: players get more rest, fans get more storylines, and organizers have more time to plan amazing events. Riot Games wants to keep the hype going by spreading out the schedule. This will also keep professional players from getting burned out.
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How Will the Champion Be Crowned?
Teams must win points in Masters events, move up through regional competitions, and finally qualify for Champions Paris 2025. The last team left standing during the Finals Weekend will be the world champion of Valorant.
Stage | Qualification Path |
Kickoff/Stage 1 | Regional qualifiers and points |
Masters Bangkok | International stage for top performers |
Stage 2 | Final regional battles for points |
Masters Toronto | Final Masters before Champions |
Champions Paris | World Championship event |
Prize Pool Breakdown (Expected)
Riot Games hasn’t officially announced the prize pool for Valorant Champions Tour 2025 yet, but it should be similar to what it has been in the past. Based on past seasons, the Champions event could have a prize pool of more than $2,000,000. A likely way to distributemight look like this:
Placement | Prize (Estimated) |
Champion | $1,000,000+ |
Runner-Up | $500,000+ |
Semifinalists | $150,000 – $200,000 each |
Quarterfinalists | $50,000 – $100,000 each |
Group Stage Teams | $20,000 – $40,000 each |
This breakdown not only rewards the champions but also ensures financial support for all participating teams, reinforcing Riot’s commitment to sustainability in Valorant esports.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It begins in January 2025 with regional Kickoff tournaments.
The Champions 2025 Finals will be hosted in Paris, France from September 12 – October 5, 2025.
All games will be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, and official Valorant Esports channels.
The Road Ahead
With Masters events in Bangkok and Toronto, followed by the Champions Paris finale, the Valorant Champions Tour 2025 is shaping up to be the most global and exciting competitive season to date. Fans can expect intense rivalries, surprise upsets, and iconic moments as Valorant cements its place among the world’s top esports.
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