VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA 2025: Week 1 Schedule

The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA 2025 is set to begin in just a few hours. This season, the 12 best teams in the region will compete for the championship title, prize pool, and the opportunity to qualify for the upcoming Masters Toronto. A strong performance in the group stage will be crucial for teams aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs and ultimately fight for victory.

Week 1: VCT EMEA 2025 Match Schedule

The first week of the regular season will take place from March 26 to March 28, featuring six matches:

With two matches per day, fans will have plenty of tier-1 VALORANT action to enjoy, making up for the long wait between seasons.

Tournament Format

The VCT EMEA 2025 group stage will run from March 26 to April 25. The tournament features 12 teams split into two groups of six. Each team will play a single match against every opponent in their group, with all matches being played in a Best-of-Three format. At the end of the group stage, the top four teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. The group winners will move directly to the upper bracket semifinals, while the second and third-placed teams will start in the first round of the upper bracket. Fourth-placed teams will enter the lower bracket in the first round.

The playoffs will take place from May 8 to May 18, following a double-elimination format. All matches, except for the lower bracket final and grand final, will be played as Best-of-Three. The lower bracket final and grand final will follow a Best-of-Five format.

Must-Watch Matches

While every match is important, some key matchups stand out as must-watch encounters.

On the opening day of VCT EMEA, the match between Karmine Corp and BBL Esports is particularly intriguing. Both teams are evenly matched, making it difficult to predict the winner.

Another highlight is the clash between Team Liquid and Gentle Mates. This match carries extra significance as former Team Liquid player Maksymilian Jan "kamyk" Rychlewski will make his debut for Gentle Mates against his former team. Expect an intense battle with plenty of drama.

VCT EMEA 2025 Details

VCT EMEA 2025 will be one of the most important events of the season, featuring the 12 best teams in the region competing for the championship title and spots in international tournaments. The tournament will be held offline in Berlin, Germany, at the Riot Games Arena. The competition is divided into two stages: the group stage from March 26 to April 25, followed by the playoffs from May 8 to May 18.

Wishing you an enjoyable time watching the upcoming VCT EMEA 2025. It will be interesting to see if the meta has shifted for pro players after the release of Waylay and whether it will even be picked. We'll find out very soon!