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All NEW Changes Coming To Valorant Champions Tour 2025

fragster Stalingrad 24. August 2024

This series will bring exciting events to 2025. Changes are coming to the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) to welcome the upcoming year. 

After many seasons, the VALORANT Champions Tour had some reworking in their tournament structure and pointing system for 2025. With all these changes, expect it to create a more competitive experience for the players as well as the esports community. You can expect a longer tournament run and a tour across the regions for this VCT season. Let’s start diving into the key changes in VCT 2025.

Extended Season and New Global Event Locations

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The competition period prolongs to make a significant change for the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025. The upcoming season starts in January and ends in October, completing a 10-month-long series. The previous criticisms on the brief six-month season triggered this change for VCT 2025.  

With this, teams will have additional breaks between events to give ample time for their players to rest and prepare. Aside from that, the tour will take place in new locations to build anticipation. Here are the global events you’ll see in VCT 2025:

  • Valorant Masters Bangkok (February 2025): This tournament will start the season in the Southeast Asia region. 
  • Valorant Masters Toronto (June 2025): This midyear tournament will take North America’s East Coast competition to new heights.
  • Valorant Champions Paris (October 2025): A perfect iconic location to end the season’s tournament.

Additionally, Riot Games already confirmed the hosting of China for VALORANT Champions 2026 and Americas for season 2027. Truly making the competition takes a tour around the world as the battle goes on. 

Revamped Tournament Structure and Points System

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By changes, Riot Games means revamping the tournament structure and points system by making format changes. Expect a level up competitiveness in VALORANT’s premier tournament series. 

  • New Kickoff Tournament: A 12-team double-elimination tournament will start the season in January 2025. Only the top two teams from each region will get a qualifying spot at the Masters in Bangkok. 
  • Championship Points System: Throughout the year, teams will have to earn points for qualification to the Champions tournament. The current system is updating to give more bearing to Masters event performances. 
  • Expanded Playoffs: Two teams will join the playoff contention from the previous six teams. This toughens up the competition and creates opportunities for players to qualify for global events. 
  • Stage Format: In this season, there will be two stages for the teams. Stage 1 serves as the qualifier for the Masters Toronto. Meanwhile, Stage 2 will give teams a fresh start to compete for their spots in the final playoffs.  

Academy Teams and In-Game Integration

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An additional mission in the VCT 2025 is to foster talent development among the other leagues in Valorant. The VCT partner teams are now allowed to field their academy teams for upcoming Challengers leagues. 

Riot Games dedication shows in opening up new pathways for growing players to participate in a more competitive environment. However, academy teams ineligibility for promotion to VCT leagues through the Ascension tournaments still applies.

Moreover, VALORANT will double down on their efforts to integrate VCT in-game by adding cosmetic inclusions. Here are the additions that fans can expect:

  • Refreshed team bundles: Fans can support their favorite teams with the new cosmetic options. 
  • Season Capsule: There will be a new esports cosmetic capsule that will be available for the upcoming season. 
  • Enhanced Esports Hub: Riot continuously develops features such as Pick’em and new team capsules.

VALORANT fans will have a more immersive experience to enjoy in the VCT 2025.

Conclusion: A Bright Future for Valorant Esports

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Riot Games’ commitment to improving the competitive scene of VALORANT is evident in all the changes they made. Starting off with the extended calendar season, Valorant will entertain their fans with exciting matches for 10 months. From January to October 2025, teams will engage in a battle to win the championship title. 

New locations for global events will debut in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025. Bangkok, Toronto, and Paris will host some of the events in VCT to bring about a change in the environment. The format adjustments will also give teams more opportunities to secure a playoff and final spot. Furthermore, academy teams can compete in the Challenger Leagues to build on the competition. 

Anticipation is high for the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025, even though the 2024 season is still ongoing. Which teams are you cheering to see in the playoffs next year?