Summary:
- Fnatic secured their spot at the 2025 VALORANT Champions in Paris with a win over Apeks in VCT EMEA Stage 2
- Fnatics becomes the first team from the EMEA region to be qualified for Champions 2025.
After their win on the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Week 5, Fnatic made history. As a matter of fact, they secured a spot at VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, which made them the first seed from the EMEA region to qualify.
How Fnatic Secured Their Spot At The Championship
During the matches, Fnatic showcased their skills and strategies to win. Specifically, here’s a table of a summary on how they earned their well-deserved spot at VALORANT Champions 2025.
| Event | Result | Champion Points Earned |
| VCT EMEA Stage 1 | Winners | 9 points |
| Masters Toronto 2025 | Runner-up | 5 points |
| Stage 2 Group Stage (vs Apeks) | Win | 1 point (group stage) |
| Total Points | — | 15 Championship Points |
To sum up, Fnatic’s victory against Apeks gave them more than 15 points, which is enough for them to secure a spot. Moreover, their earlier Stage 1 win with 9 points, and their strong play at the Masters Toronto with 5 points earned them a better standing.
Qualified Teams For VALORANT Champions 2025 So Far
| Region | First Team Qualified | Remaining Spots |
| EMEA | Fnatic | 3 spots remain |
| Americas | G2 Esports, Sentinels | — |
As a result, Fnatic joins G2 Esports and Sentinels from the Americas as one of the confirmed qualified teams. However, EMEA still has three spots left, of which two will come from the Stage 2 Playoffs and one from the Championship Points.
Fnatic’s Winning Point: The Match with Apeks
On August 13, Fnatic’s victory over Apeks sealed the deal. With that, here are Fnatic’s game stats from the match in the VCT EMEA Stage 2:
| Player (Fnatic) | Agent | Rating | ACS | K/D/A |
| kaajak | Raze | 1.68 | 344 | 49/25/10 |
| Alfajer | Killjoy | 1.27 | 242 | 37/23/9 |
| crashies | Fade | 1.07 | 182 | 28/22/15 |
| Chronicle | Viper | 0.95 | 195 | 27/24/12 |
| Boaster | Astra | 0.81 | 149 | 23/20/10 |
Though the match was intense, Fnatic played well and cleanly. Consequently, they won both maps in Bind and Lotus.
How Teams Get Qualified For Championship 2025
| Qualification Path | Qualifies | How It Works |
| Stage 2 Playoffs (per region) | Stage Finalist 1 & Finalist 2 | Reach the Region’s Stage 2 Grand Final |
| Championship Points (per region) | Highest-ranked teams (2 slots) | Top 2 teams by points not already qualified via Stage 2 |
To get qualified, teams need to go through the direct qualification first, which is the Stage 2 Playoffs. Each of the four major VCT regions gets two automatic qualification slots for Championship 2025 in Paris. Consequently, the slot goes to the winner of the region’s Stage 2 Playoffs (Stage 1 Finalist) and the runner-up (Stage 2 Finalist).
After the Stage 2 finalists are determined, the next two high-ranked teams in Championship Points also secure a spot. Usually, these are teams that haven’t already qualified through Stage 2 Matches. Moreover, these points are rewards for consistent performances across regional and international events.
Conclusion
In summary, Fnatic’s qualification for the VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris is because of their consistency and high-level play during the season. Undoubtedly, they showcased their strengths in both regional and international events. This resulted in them earning enough points to secure their spot at Champions.
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