VCT EMEA Stage 2 — Week 2: Schedule, Teams, and Broadcast Info

The VCT Schedule: Emea Stage 2 Week 2 of the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Group Stage kicks off on Wednesday, July 23, and runs through Friday, July 25. Six Best-of-Three matches are scheduled, featuring intense showdowns between the region’s top VALORANT teams. As usual, two matches are played each day — at 17:00 and 20:00 CEST (Berlin time).

Full Match Schedule

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

• 17:00 — Apeks vs Karmine Corp
• 20:00 — GIANTX vs BBL Esports

Thursday, July 24, 2025

• 17:00 — Team Liquid vs NAVI
• 20:00 — Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics

Friday, July 25, 2025

• 17:00 — FUT Esports vs Team Vitality
• 20:00 — Movistar KOI vs Fnatic

Only 6 matches in total for the week and very convenient viewing times, so most of the online audience shouldn’t miss anything interesting!

Venue and Spectators

All matches are played at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. Starting Thursday (with Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics), fans will be allowed into the venue — adding a live audience to the excitement of the competition.

Where to Watch

All matches will be streamed live on official channels:

• Twitch — Riot Games Channel
• YouTube — Valorant Esports EMEA

You can also find analytical streams, community broadcasts, and watch parties hosted by third-party creators and experts.

Group Format and Structure

The group stage features 12 teams, split into Group Alpha and Group Omega, each with 6 teams. All matches are played in a single round-robin format as Best-of-Three.

Group stage outcomes:

• 1st–2nd place: Advance directly to the playoff semifinals
• 3rd–4th place: Enter the first round of the upper bracket
• 5th place: Starts in the lower bracket
• 6th place: Eliminated from the tournament

Some teams will have to put in a serious effort just to fight for 5th place in the group — let alone aiming for the top 1–4 spots.

Why This Week Matters

Stage 2 plays a crucial role in determining which teams from the EMEA region will advance to:

• The Stage 2 Playoffs (August 21–31)
• Champions Paris 2025 — the year’s biggest event. The top two teams from Stage 2 qualify directly, and two more will qualify via Championship Points

This is week 2 out of 5 in the regular season, which runs until August 15. Every match win brings teams closer to playoff seeding and potential qualification for Champions.