VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 — GIANTX sweep BBL Esports to reach the Grand Final and secure Champions 2025 spot

On August 30, 2025, in the Lower Final of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2, GIANTX faced off against BBL Esports. In a dominant best-of-five performance, GIANTX claimed a clean 3–0 victory, not only advancing to the Grand Final but also securing their place at VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris.

Map 1 — Ascent (13:2, GIANTX)

GIANTX opened the series with overwhelming dominance. Their defense was nearly impenetrable, allowing BBL to take only two rounds. trexx and hoody locked down mid control, while nukkye’s aggressive pushes on A site constantly disrupted BBL’s plans.Key moment: a 1v3 clutch from trexx that shattered BBL’s economy.

Map 2 — Sunset (13:8, GIANTX)

The second map was much closer, with BBL finding several successful retakes and keeping the score tied 6–6 at halftime. However, once GIANTX switched to defense, they stepped up their game. ardiis and rookie ara carried momentum with a five-round win streak to close out the map.Key moment: ara’s stunning 4K entry in round 15, which completely shifted the momentum.

Map 3 — Bind (13:6, GIANTX)

The decider showcased GIANTX’s confidence and coordination. Their fast pushes through B-long and teleport plays worked flawlessly, leaving BBL unable to stabilize. nukkye and hoody remained rock solid, and in the final round ara sealed the series with an explosive 4K.Key moment: ara’s highlight finish that capped off the sweep.

Final Score

GIANTX 3–0 BBL Esports

Maps: Ascent (13–2), Sunset (13–8), Bind (13–6)

Top performers: trexx and ara, who set the pace throughout the series.

With this victory, GIANTX not only advanced to the Grand Final of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 but also booked their ticket to VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris, while BBL’s season ended just short of qualification.

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 is an S-tier offline tournament organized by Riot Games, held in Berlin from July 16 to August 31, 2025. It features twelve EMEA teams, a Bo3 group stage, and a double-elimination playoff bracket, with the top two teams securing a spot at Valorant Champions 2025 in Paris.