Riot Games is preparing significant changes for VALORANT in 2025, introducing expanded leagues, updated competition formats, and a longer season. These changes aim to improve the gaming experience for both professionals and fans. The road to the VALORANT championship title begins in January 2025 and will culminate in a spectacular finale at Champions Paris in October.
Expanded League Structure
For the 2025 season, the number of teams in each league will increase to 12. Teams from the EMEA, Pacific, China, and Americas regions will participate, resulting in more exciting matches.
Format
Each league will use a double-elimination system. The top 4 teams from 2024 will start the playoffs in the second round, while the remaining teams will fight for a spot starting from the first round. Teams will play a minimum of 12 matches in the season, with the potential to play up to 23 matches before advancing to international tournaments. Mid-season, teams will be reshuffled into new groups of six to add variety to the matches. The 2025 season will run from January to October, providing players with more time for recovery and preparation.
Important Dates
The season will kick off with tournaments in each league, where top players will compete for the title:
- January 11: VCT China
- January 15: VCT EMEA
- January 16: VCT Americas
- January 18: VCT Pacific
Key Global Events
Major international tournaments will gather the best teams from around the world, creating spectacular showdowns on the global stage:
- Masters Bangkok (February 20 - March 2): The first international tournament, featuring the top 2 teams from each league competing in a Swiss stage followed by double-elimination playoffs.
- Masters Toronto (June 7 - June 22): After the first stage playoffs, 12 top teams (three from each league) will compete in the Swiss system, with additional matches for the highest-ranking teams.
- Champions Paris (September 12 - October 5): The season finale, where the top teams from both tournament stages and the best teams based on the updated Championship Points system will face off. The competition will feature four groups of four teams in the first stage and 8 teams in the double-elimination playoffs to determine the world champion.
Championship Points System
In 2025, consistency will be key, as Championship Points will be earned throughout the season and will play a critical role in selecting teams for Champions Paris 2025. Here's how points will be distributed:
League Opening
- 1st place: 3 points
- 2nd place: 2 points
- 3rd place: 1 point
- 4th place: 1 point
Masters Bangkok
- 1st place: 5 points
- 2nd place: 3 points
- 3rd place: 2 points
- 4th place: 1 point
Stage 1
- 1 point for each match win
Stage 1 Playoffs
- 1st place: 5 points
- 2nd place: 3 points
- 3rd place: 2 points
- 4th place: 1 point
Masters Toronto
- 1st place: 7 points
- 2nd place: 5 points
- 3rd place: 4 points
- 4th place: 3 points
- 5th-6th place: 2 points
Stage 2
- 1 point for each match win
Stage 2 Playoffs
- 1st place: 7 points
- 2nd place: 5 points
- 3rd place: 4 points
- 4th place: 3 points
The total points accumulated will determine which teams will qualify for Champions Paris, rewarding consistent and successful players for their outstanding results throughout the season.
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