VALORANT Champions Paris 2025: Qualified teams & tournament details

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Published at :September 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Modified at :September 1, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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Qualified teams list & more

Valorant fans are pretty excited for the upcoming VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, which is set to kick off next month.

This tournament, which will take place on September 12, 2025, at Paris’s Accor Arena, will pit 16 top teams from four regions against each other for a $1 million prize pool and the coveted World Champion title.

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— Mike | Valorant Leaks & News (@ValorLeaks) July 4, 2025

Qualified teams so far for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025

As regional events (Americas, EMEA, China, and Pacific) continue, the lineup for the upcoming tournament is taking shape. Here are all the teams that have been qualified:

VCT Americas

G2 Esports
Sentinels
MIBR
NRG

VCT EMEA

FNATIC
Team Liquid
Team Heretics
GINATX

VCT China

Bilibili Gaming
EDward Gaming
XLG Esports
Dragon Ranger Gaming

VCT Pacific

T1
Rex Regum Qeon
Paper Rex
DRX

The teams have earned their places through Championship Points or top regional finishes. More updates will come as the event progresses. Next year, we will be seeing VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai, China.

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Tournament details

VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 will begin from September 12, 2025 and the final will be held on October 5, 2025.

Sixteen teams will be split into four groups, with only eight teams who will qualify for the playoffs. Matches will be best of three, except for the lower bracket final and Grand Final.

Fans and gamers can catch the action live on official VALORANT channels on YouTube and Twitch. Your favourite content creators and streamers will also be hosting the watch party.

Conclusion

This will be the next big event for Valorant and fans are excited to see their favourite teams compete against each other in Paris.

With a massive total prize pool of $2,250,000 USD and the winner taking $1,000,000, VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 is surely going to be chaotic, competitive and fun to watch.

FAQs

When does VALORANT Champions 2025 start?

It kicks off on September 12, 2025, with the Grand Final on October 5.

How many teams will compete in Paris?

Sixteen teams will participate, divided into four groups.

Which teams are qualified so far in VALORANT Champions Paris 2025?

Confirmed teams include G2 Esports, Sentinels, FNATIC, and others, with more to be added.

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Mahaksh Chouhan

Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.