Paris is currently setting the stage for one of the biggest events in competitive gaming this year. The VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament kicks off this Friday, September 12, bringing together the top teams from around the world. This championship will crown the best team in Riot Games’ popular first-person shooter.
Sixteen teams will compete live in Paris, France, for the ultimate glory. The event runs from September 12 until the grand final on October 5. Fans can expect intense matches, strategic plays, and high-stakes competition. Brazil’s sole representative is the MIBR team, ready to challenge the global contenders. This guide will walk you through the teams, format, prize money, and how to watch.
Teams Competing at VALORANT Champions 2025
The 16 competing teams are split into four groups. The initial matches are critical for setting the tone of the tournament. Here’s a look at who’s playing and their first matchups.
Group A
- Paper Rex
- GIANTX
- Sentinels
- XLG Esports
First games – September 12 (BrasÃlia time)
- Paper Rex vs XLG – 10 AM
- GIANTX vs Sentinels – 1 PM
Group B
- MIBR
- Bilibili Gaming
- Rex Regum Qeon
- Fnatic
September 15 (BrasÃlia time)
- MIBR vs Bilibili Gaming – 10 AM
- RRQ vs Fnatic – 1 PM
Group C
- Team Liquid
- DRX
- NRG
- EDward Gaming
September 13 (BrasÃlia time)
- Team Liquid vs DRX – 10 AM
- NRG vs EDG – 1 PM
Group D
- G2 Esports
- Team Heretics
- Dragon Rager Gaming
- T1
September 14 (BrasÃlia time)
- Dragon Rager Gaming vs T1 – 10 AM
- G2 vs Team Heretics – 1 PM
How the Tournament Works
The VALORANT Champions 2025 structure ensures a rigorous test for every team. It is designed to push players to their limits.
Group Stage
- There are four groups, each with four teams.
- Teams play in a double-elimination format. This means a team must lose two best-of-three series before being knocked out.
- The top two teams from each group will move on to the playoffs.
Playoffs
- The playoffs also follow a double-elimination bracket.
- Most matches in the playoffs are best-of-three series.
- Only the lower bracket final and the grand final are best-of-five series.
- The grand final, where the champion will be crowned, takes place on October 5.
Prize Money and Where to Watch
The financial rewards for success in esports are significant. This tournament highlights that growth.
The total prize pool for the VALORANT Champions 2025 event is a hefty $2.25 million. The winning team will walk away with an impressive $1 million. For Portuguese-speaking audiences, all matches can be followed live on the official VALORANT Esports Brasil channels on Twitch and YouTube.