Get the full overview of VCT EMEA Stage 2 2025, including match schedule, group details, playoffs format, and how to watch the top Valorant teams compete for a spot at Champions 2025 in Paris.
Thehighly anticipated VCT EMEA Stage 2 2025 is officially set to begin on July 16,bringing together the twelve strongest teams from Europe, the Middle East, andAfrica. This final and most crucial split of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)2025 season will determine which two teams secure their place in Champions2025, scheduled for September in Paris.
Withworld-class rosters, high stakes, and fierce competition, VCT EMEA Stage 2promises top-tier Valorant action — and fans around the world are gearing up tofollow every play.
Stage2 of the VCT EMEA 2025 is the final regional qualifier leading into theinternational Champions 2025 tournament. This stage will feature two groups ofsix teams playing a single round-robin, followed by a playoffs bracket thatuses double elimination. Every match counts — and only two teams will emerge witha ticket to Paris.
Thetournament kicks off with the Group Stage, running from July 16 to August 15.Each of the twelve teams has been split into two groups, and they will playbest-of-three (Bo3) matches in a round-robin format within their respectivegroups.
The top four teams from each group will qualify for the Playoffs.
Group winners will be rewarded with a bye to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
Teams placing 2nd and 3rd will start in Upper Bracket Round 1.
Teams finishing 4th will enter through Lower Bracket Round 1.
Oncethe group stage concludes, the Playoffs will begin on August 21 and end onAugust 31. The Playoffs will follow a double elimination bracket, with allmatches played as Bo3 — except for the Lower Final and Grand Final, which willbe intense best-of-five (Bo5) showdowns.
Thetwelve elite squads participating in VCT EMEA Stage 2 are split into twobalanced groups:
Group A:
Team Heretics (TH)
BBL Esports (BBL)
FUT Esports (FUT)
Team Vitality (VIT)
Gentle Mates (M8)
GIANTX (GX)
Group B:
Team Liquid (TL)
Fnatic (FNC)
Natus Vincere (NAVI)
Karmine Corp (KC)
KOI (KOI)
Apeks (APK)
Eachof these organizations has a history of strong performances and passionatefanbases, which only adds to the excitement and unpredictability of thecompetition.
Don’tmiss the opening week, where we’ll see some high-stakes matchups right out ofthe gate. Here’s the full schedule for the first week of VCT EMEA Stage 2:
July 16, 5:00 PM CEST – NAVI vs Apeks
July 16, 8:00 PM CEST – Vitality vs GIANTX
July 17, 5:00 PM CEST – FUT Esports vs Gentle Mates
July 17, 8:00 PM CEST – Team Liquid vs KOI
July 18, 5:00 PM CEST – Team Heretics vs BBL Esports
July 18, 8:00 PM CEST – Fnatic vs Karmine Corp
Eachof these matchups sets the tone for what promises to be a thrilling Stage 2campaign. Fans can expect elite strategies, incredible mechanical skill, andpotential upsets.
Fanscan tune in live to all matches across various official streaming platforms inmultiple languages. Here’s where you can catch the action:
Official English Broadcast: twitch.tv/valorant_emea
French Stream: twitch.tv/valorant_fr
Spanish Stream: twitch.tv/valorant_es
Turkish Stream: twitch.tv/valorant_tur
Ukrainian Stream: twitch.tv/valorant_maincast
Note:Co-casters and additional watch parties have not yet been announced, but expectmore community streams and content creators to join the hype as the tournamentkicks off.
Champions2025 is the ultimate goal for every Valorant team in the world. For the EMEAregion, only two tickets are available from this Stage 2 showdown. These teamswill go on to represent the region on Valorant’s biggest international stage inParis this September.
Theopportunity to compete for the title of world champion and etch their name inesports history is the driving force behind every match played in VCT EMEA.
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