VCT 2025: Masters Toronto — the second international tournament of the year. The event will take place from June 7 to 22 in Toronto, Canada. It will feature 12 teams competing for a prize pool of $1,000,000 and ranking points necessary for further qualification to Valorant Champions 2025. Below, we provide all the necessary information about the upcoming event.

Event Participants

Based on the results of Stage 1 of the regional leagues VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, VCT CN, and VCT Pacific, the following teams have qualified for Toronto: Fnatic, Team Heretics, Team Liquid, G2 Esports, Sentinels, MIBR, XLG Esports, Bilibili Gaming, Wolves Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, Gen.G Esports, Paper Rex.

Tournament Format and Match Schedule

The tournament consists of two stages: the group stage using the Swiss system and the playoffs.

Eight teams that placed second and third in the regional playoffs Stage 1 start from the group stage. Four teams that won their leagues advance directly to the playoffs.

Group stage format:

• Each team plays a maximum of 3 Best of 3 series.
• 2 wins — the team advances to the playoffs.
• 2 losses — the team is eliminated.
• All matches take place from June 7 to 11.
• Participants of the Swiss stage: Gen.G, Paper Rex, Team Liquid, Bilibili Gaming, Sentinels, Wolves Esports, MIBR, Team Heretics

Playoff stage format:

• The first loss sends a team to the lower bracket.
• The second loss ends their tournament run.
• All matches will be played from June 13 to 22.
• Teams automatically advancing to the playoffs: Fnatic, G2, RRQ, XLG.

Match dates:

 Swiss Stage

• June 7 — first round of matches
• June 8 — first round of matches
• June 9 — matches for teams with a 1-0 record
• June 10 — matches for teams with a 0-1 record
• June 11 — decider matches (1-1)
• June 12 — rest day (Dark Day)

 Playoffs

• June 13–17 — main playoff matches
• June 18–19 — rest days (Dark Days)
• June 20 — lower bracket semifinal
• June 21 — lower and upper bracket finals
• June 22 — grand final

Prizes and Champions Points

Winning at Masters Toronto will earn a team not only $1,000,000 but also crucial points that bring them closer to participating in Champions Paris.

Prize distribution:

MVP Title at Masters Toronto

The tournament will feature 60 players, but only one will receive the MVP title at Masters Toronto. Candidates will be determined based on their effectiveness and impact on match outcomes. The judging panel — hosts, analysts, and media representatives — will select the tournament's main hero. The winner will receive an exclusive bracelet created by the Good Art brand.

Drops and Predictions

Watch matches live and receive exclusive rewards:

• "FAM" title — for watching matches from June 7 to 21.
• "Sorry, bro!" spray — for watching the grand final on June 22.

The PICK’EMS platform from VALORANT is open to everyone who wants to test their intuition and competitive spirit. Make predictions on match winners and earn unique rewards:

Prediction periods:

• Swiss Picks — from May 28 to June 7
• Playoffs Picks — from June 12 to 13

Rewards:

• "Eh?" title — for participation (just make a prediction)
• "Sweet Victory" charm — for making it to the top 50% of participants
• "Pick 'Em Master: Sweet Victory" charm — for making it to the top 20%
• "100%" title — if you guess all match outcomes correctly

You can make your own prediction for the results of VCT 2025: Masters Toronto by following this link.

Official Broadcast Talents

Masters of analysis, emotions, and humor will accompany viewers throughout the tournament. Among them: Achilios, Goldenboy, Hypoc, Pansy, Sideshow, Uber, Yinsu, and others.

Masters Toronto is a key stop on the road to Valorant Champions in Paris. Teams continue to compete for points, and each performance could be decisive. Thanks to the updated Champions Points system, each stage of the season affects the chance to reach the main event of the year. You can follow the developments by clicking on this link.