Everything You Need to Know: Champions Paris
VALORANT Champions 2025 finally arrives in Paris!
Welcome to the climax of the 2025 VALORANT Champions Tour! The biggest stage in VALORANT is ready, the lights of Paris are shining, and the countdown has begun.
Following a season of historic rivalries, epic comebacks, and unforgettable moments, the world’s top teams now gather at Champions Paris.
THE ROAD TO CHAMPIONS
From International Leagues to Global Events, only the best teams have qualified for the ultimate stage of the VALORANT Champions Tour.
Eight teams qualified directly into Champions by finishing in the top 2 within their respective International Leagues.
Eight more teams earned an invitation by accumulating Championship Points throughout the season.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS

VCT Americas | VCT Pacific | VCT EMEA | VCT CN |
---|---|---|---|
SEN | PRX | FNATIC | BLG |
G2 | T1 | Team Liquid | EDG |
MIBR | RRQ | GIANTX | XLG |
NRG | DRX | Team Heretics | DRG |
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
From September 12 to October 5, the journey continues through Group Stage and Playoffs before the epic conclusion at the Grand Final with the crowning of the next World Champion.
Group Stage (September 12 - 22)
The Group Stage will feature 16 teams spread across four groups, with each group hosting one team from VALORANT's four International Leagues. In this stage, teams will battle through a double elimination format, advancing two teams out of each group.
Playoff Stage (September 25 - October 5)
The 8 teams who make it out will be randomly seeded into a double elimination bracket, with teams from the same group placed on opposite sides of the bracket. Teams will compete through Best-of-3 matches until the final 2 matches which will be a Best-of-5. The last team standing will claim the title of VALORANT World Champion!
TOURNAMENT BRACKET


SCHEDULE
Live Event Schedule:

Pick’Ems and Factions Powered by AWS

Pick'Ems is back and now reforged, predict the action in-game or on valorantesports.com, win rewards for accurate picks, and see how you rank against friends and creators on the leaderboard.
Mark your calendars:
Group Stage Picks: Sept 4–12
Playoff Picks: Sept 22–25

After you sign up, dive into Community Factions, our celebrity-led teams where your Pick’Ems performance powers a shared leaderboard. Each Faction is captained by one of our on-site co-streamers, and with the right picks, you’ll help your squad climb the ranks! Pick your Faction, rep your squad, and join the battle all the way to Champions Paris!
2025 Champions Collection

Tournament MVP

In 2024, we crowned our first-ever Champions MVP in Seoul. Now, in Paris, a new name will be written into VCT history. A new star will rise, a new legend will be born, and one player will stand above the rest of the sixty best competitors in the world.
Stick around after the Grand Final to see who takes home the honor and the one-of-a-kind MVP bracelet designed by our friends at Good Art.
CHAMPIONS Paris DROPS
Catch live matches during Champions Paris to earn exclusive Drops!

- Title: OUI CHEF
- Tune in for a live match between September 12th - September 29th
- Spray: Breadshot
- Tune in for a live match between October 3rd - October 4th
- Playercard: No Fly Zone: Paris
- Tune in for a live match during the Grand Final on October 5th
Get Your Exclusive Champions Merch
The latest VCT apparel drops September 8 @ 12PM PT! Pick it up before it’s gone at merch.riotgames.com. Stay tuned for the reveal coming later this month.
Where to Watch
The tournament will be broadcast in multiple languages with the full list of channels and Watch Parties shared in the coming weeks.
- Twitch
- YouTube
- TikTok
HOW TO ATTEND CHAMPIONS
The event will kick off at Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud – Evry-Courcouronnes and conclude at the Accor Arena!
Ticket Purchase Link to the Group and Bracket Stage
https://www.axs.com/events/1014743/valorant-champions-paris-tickets?skin=riotgamesfr
Tickets to the Finals Weekend
https://www.accorarena.com/en/events-and-tickets/valorant-champions-paris-2025--1e955


WHERE TO FOLLOW THE VCT
Make sure to follow the official VALORANT Esports social channels for additional information about 2025 VCT Season:
Twitter/X: @valorantesports
Facebook: /valorantesports
Instagram: @valorantesports
TikTok: @valorantesports
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/valorant
Photos from the Event: https://www.flickr.com/photos/valorantesports/
Official VALORANT Esports News: valorantesports.com/news