VALORANT Challengers 2025 will give players an opportunity to work their way up and play at the top of the game’s esports scene. Next season will see partnered academy teams up against up-and-coming talent from both Premier mode and the semi-pro scene. The competition offers a pathway to the top VALORANT Champions Tour via the Ascension tournament, with the season from January to December 2025.
VALORANT Challengers 2025: Schedule, Teams, Format, and How to Watch the Road to VCT Ascension
VALORANT Challengers aims to be a living, breathing ecosystem with open competition, granting organizations the ability to earn the right to compete in higher tiers of the system. It includes prominent esports organizations well-known in the world, along with some of the top-tier upcoming teams. Additionally, the tournament provides a unique opportunity for players in Premier Mode, as those who reach the Contender Division with an Immortal 3 rank or higher can qualify for Challengers. Riot Games has stressed its dedication to linking Challengers through into the wider VCT ecosystem, where it also must be a vital function of the esports landscape.
Competition is region-based and can be North America, LATAM, Brazil, EMEA, Japan, SEA, France, Korea, and Turkey. Stage 1 starts in January with Playoffs in March. Stage 2 kicks off in April, followed by its Playoffs in June and July. Stage 3 is from July to August with Playoffs wrapping up in September. The highly anticipated VCT Ascension tournament will occur in October, where top-performing challenger teams from each region will battle for a place in the VALORANT Champions Tour.
The season wraps with a final Challengers Stage from November to December. As for the teams that qualify for VCT Ascension, they will have to defend their seat during the International League. Based on where they are placed, they will look to extend their stay, fight for survival, or risk being demoted back to Challengers. Fans can stream the action live at VALORANT’s official esports site or through the game’s Twitch channel — where Riot Games frequently live streams matches as well as updates to standings. In addition, submitted co-streamed coverage will be provided by partnered streamers.
FAQs
What is VALORANT Challengers 2025?
It’s a tournament that lets teams qualify for VCT Ascension and compete for a spot in the VALORANT Champions Tour.
Where can I watch VALORANT Challengers 2025?
Matches will be streamed on valorantesports.com and Twitch at twitch.tv/VALORANT.
