Regional qualifiers for the first Masters event of 2025 are coming to an end across all regions, and the Americas is no exception. Yesterday, two of the last four matches at VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff took place, revealing the first team to secure a spot at Masters Bangkok.

G2 vs. Sentinels

The first match featured a showdown between G2 and Sentinels in the upper bracket final. Despite the high level of both teams and the Masters qualification on the line, the match itself turned out to be rather one-sided. G2 confidently defeated their opponents on both maps, Abyss (13-7) and Pearl (13-7), securing their place in the grand final of the tournament and the coveted ticket to Masters.

MIBR vs. KRU Esports

The second match saw a battle between the dark horse MIBR and KRU Esports. Although KRU had made it this far in the bracket, they were not considered favorites, and a victory would have been an unexpected surprise. However, that didn't happen—MIBR, led by the world's best duelist Aspas, managed to secure a 2-1 victory despite facing some difficulties, advancing to the lower bracket final.

As a result of these matches, KRU Esports has been eliminated in 4th place, earning 1 Americas Point for their performance. Meanwhile, MIBR will face Sentinels tomorrow in the lower bracket final, with the winner earning a spot in the grand final and a ticket to Masters Bangkok. Thanks to their victory, G2 has already secured their place at Masters, regardless of the grand final outcome.

The VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff tournament runs from June 16 to November 8 in LAN format at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. A total of 25 partnered VCT teams are competing for two Masters Bangkok invitations and crucial Americas Points, which are essential for World Championship qualification.