• Gaming
  • Simulation
  • Esports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
Simulation Daily
No Result
View All Result
Sign up for Our Newsletter
Simulation Daily
  • Gaming
  • Simulation
  • Esports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
No Result
View All Result
Simulation Daily

VCT 2025 Changes Are Coming, Kicking Off Valorant Esports in January

Brittany Alvaby Brittany Alva
November 27, 2024
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
2025 VCT
ShareTweetShare

The VCT 2025 season is starting in January, and there are several changes coming with the new year. Valorant Esports has released the starting schedule and a bit on these changes.

You might also like

Today in Flight Simulation News – August 29 2025

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Launches Open Beta for Update 1.56

Transport Fever 3 Showcases Its Industries, Cargo, & Economy Systems

VCT kicks off on January 11, with the start date for each region as follows:

  • January 11: VCT CN
  • January 15: VCT EMEA
  • January 16: VCT Americas
  • January 18: VCT Pacific
2025 VCT teams
2025 VCT schedule

The International Leagues in each of these regions will send the top two teams to Masters Bangkok. This sets the tone and establishes the frontrunners for 2025 and will take place from Feb 20 to March 2.

stage brackets VCT 2025

Afterwards, Stage One goes from March 22 to April 25. This is where many of the format changes will be taking place. Both Stage One and Stage Two (which takes place between July 12 to August 15) will now split teams into two groups of six. They’ll compete in a round-robin format within the group, and the top two teams from each group will qualify for playoffs in Stage One. Based on the results from Stage One, Stage Two will mix the groups up to make better matchups. 

Stage Two will only send the top two teams to playoffs. The other two spots will come from Championship Points. The point system is similar to last season, with a few changes to major event points. Now, Kickoffs grant points to the top four teams, and Masters Bangkok and Masters Toronto will give the top four and top six teams points respectively. 

Championship Points system VCT 2025

Maters Toronto will take place from June 7 to June 22, between the two Stages. 

At the end of each stage, there will be playoffs in each region. These will now have eight teams, and they’ll compete in a double-elimination format to qualify for Valorant Champions (September 12 to October 5). Like last year, Champions will have a group stage with four groups of four teams that move on to an eight-team double-elimination Playoff.

Additionally, the regional Game Changers Championship will take place in November.

The VCT broke down the changes to the 2025 season in a video that fans can view below:

The VCT 2025 season last a bit longer than the 2024 season, which Riot felt like was too rushed. Now, teams will have more rest time between each tournament. 

For more esports news, check out the Esports Awards 2024 winners and the latest game to be added to the Esports World Cup 2025, Call of Duty: Warzone.

Related Posts

Battlefield 6 key art

Battlefield 6 Details Changes Based on Community Feedback

August 5, 2025
Corvette in iRacing

All-Female iRacing Esports Team Created By Rokt and Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing

March 13, 2025
Street Fighter 6 and Sushiro Collaboration Art

Today in Gaming News – July 31, 2024

August 1, 2024

Browse by Category

  • Editorials
  • Events
  • Guides
  • Interviews
  • News
  • Previews
Tags: EsportsGamingNewsPCRiot GamesValorantVCT 2025
ShareTweetShare

Recommended For You

Microsoft Flight Simulator 757
News

Today in Flight Simulation News – August 29 2025

August 30, 2025
Euro Truck Simulator 2 Update 1.56
News

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Launches Open Beta for Update 1.56

August 29, 2025
transport fever 3
News

Transport Fever 3 Showcases Its Industries, Cargo, & Economy Systems

August 29, 2025
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Interview Hero image with logos, key art, and Narrative Lead Katharina Viveros Shevchuk and Community Manager Alexandru "Kyraha"
Interviews

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Interview – Bringing Back a Beloved Series With a New Flair

August 29, 2025
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
News

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Reveals Its Lovecraftian-Inspired Schism Faction

August 29, 2025
Genshin Impact Song of the Welkin Moon Key Art
News

Genshin Impact Reveals Version Luna I with Release Date, New Region, Characters, and More

August 29, 2025

Next Post
palworld

Palworld and Terraria Tease a Mysterious Collaboration Coming in 2025

Simulation Daily Powered by Orbx

Navigate Site

  • About Simulation Daily
  • Our Staff
  • Ethics
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise With US
  • Gaming
  • Simulation
  • Esports
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Disclaimer and Privacy Policy

Follow Us

© 2025 Orbx Ltd

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Gaming
  • Simulation
  • Technology
  • Esports
  • Entertainment
  • About Simulation Daily
  • Our Staff
  • Ethics
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe to our Newsletter

© 2024 Orbx Ltd

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?