The VALORANT Esports aggressive season is heating up in EMEA, and we nonetheless have a lot extra to come back.
Now, we’re excited to announce two marquee LAN occasions happening later this yr, spotlighting the easiest gamers and groups in Tier 2.
First up, Ascension EMEA returns to the Riot Video games Enviornment in Berlin this October, that includes a revamped format and full LAN play. With a coveted VCT EMEA slot on the road, the competitors might be fiercer than ever.
Then, on November 2, Sport Changers EMEA Stage 3 Finals will take the highlight in Istanbul, hosted as soon as once more on the iconic ESA Enviornment. Anticipate electrical vitality because the area’s high Sport Changers groups battle for glory.
Learn on for every little thing you should know concerning the occasion codecs, dates, venues, and the right way to get your fingers on tickets.
VCT Ascension EMEA 2025
EMEAs rising stars put together to take the stage. This October, the area’s high Tier 2 groups will conflict at VCT Ascension EMEA, with one life-changing prize on the road: a coveted slot in VCT EMEA.
From October 19–26, the motion unfolds stay from the Riot Video games Enviornment in Berlin. All matches might be performed on LAN, making certain a stage taking part in area and peak aggressive depth.
The event will culminate in a Grand Ultimate on stage in entrance of a stay viewers, whereas the sooner rounds might be performed from our Professional Participant Excessive Efficiency Rooms. With every little thing to play for, these groups are combating not only for victory, but additionally for an opportunity to name Berlin house subsequent season.
VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 Format
This yr, we expanded the Tier 2 ecosystem by means of Challengers EMEA, offering extra groups the platform to show themselves towards the easiest.
Now, with VCT Ascension EMEA on the horizon, we’re elevating the bar even increased.
To make sure solely one of the best of one of the best attain the following stage, we’ve streamlined the Ascension format, decreasing the variety of qualifying groups from ten to 6. Which means harder competitors and fewer room for error.
The event will function a double-elimination bracket performed in best-of-three collection. The event builds with dramatic shut, with best-of-five showdowns within the Decrease Bracket Ultimate and Grand Ultimate to crown our Ascension champions, and decide who will be a part of the VCT EMEA subsequent season.
Qualification
With two VCT EMEA groups – Apeks and Mild Mates – granted the prospect to combat for his or her Tier 1 standing, this yr’s Ascension race comes with a number of permutations. However, right here’s what we all know for certain:
- One slot is awarded to the winner of Challengers EMEA Stage 3.
- Three slots might be provided to the highest Tier 2 groups on Ascension Circuit Factors (academy groups excluded).
The final two spots at Ascension EMEA might be determined based mostly on VCT EMEA Stage 2 outcomes, particularly the performances of Apeks and Mild Mates.
To robotically retain their place in VCT EMEA, both staff should qualify for VALORANT Champions Paris, which might see them skip Ascension solely.
- If each groups qualify for Champions, then solely the higher-performing staff on the occasion will stay in Tier 1. The lower-performing staff will drop into Ascension.
- If their performances at Champions are similar, the tiebreaker might be determined by:
- Complete Championship Factors
- Adopted by their Stage 2 placement
- Adopted by their Stage 1 placement
- Adopted by their Kickoff placement
In that situation, the 4th-ranked Tier 2 staff based mostly on Ascension Circuit Factors would be a part of the relegated staff in Ascension to finish the six-team bracket.
If neither staff qualifies for Champions, there’s nonetheless a path to Ascension. They’ll must:
- Attain the Stage 2 Playoffs, or
- End within the high 8 (together with joint eighth) general based mostly on Championship Factors.
If both staff meets the standards, they’ll enter Ascension as the primary or second seed, with an opportunity to reclaim their spot in VCT EMEA.
On this situation, no further Challengers groups would qualify, except solely one among Apeks or Mild Mates secures a Playoffs spot or Prime 8 Championship Factors end. If that occurs, the 4th-ranked Tier 2 staff based mostly on Ascension Circuit Factors will fill the ultimate slot within the event.
Lastly, if each fail to satisfy these standards, their slots will go to the 4th and fifth ranked Tier 2 groups on the Ascension Circuit Factors leaderboard, guaranteeing two new challengers in subsequent yr’s VCT EMEA.
VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 Schedule
This yr’s Ascension options an action-packed schedule, with six days of tense competitors between our six groups.
The total schedule is as follows:
VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 Grand Ultimate tickets
Need to witness the ultimate of VCT Ascension EMEA 2025 and witness a career-changing remaining for our area’s promising expertise? We’ll reveal when tickets will go on-sale through our social channels within the coming weeks, so keep tuned and observe us for additional particulars.
Sport Changers EMEA Stage 3 Istanbul
Final yr, we took Sport Changers on the highway for the primary time, bringing the EMEA Stage 3 Grand Finals to İstanbul, Türkiye, and the end result was nothing wanting electrical.
The neighborhood confirmed up in full pressure, delivering an unforgettable ambiance that matched the second. So this yr… we’re doing it once more.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Sport Changers EMEA Stage 3 Grand Finals are heading again to ESA Enviornment in İstanbul for an additional epic best-of-five showdown on November 2.
The stakes are excessive, with the Stage 3 winner, together with the 2 groups with probably the most Sport Changers Circuit Factors, qualifying as EMEA’s representatives on the VALORANT Sport Changers Championship.
With fierce competitors all season lengthy, the 2025 version is shaping as much as be unmissable.
The highway to the Grand Ultimate begins with the Sport Changers EMEA Stage 3 Group Stage and Playoffs, working from September 30 to October 25, and all of it results in one remaining conflict on stage, with followers within the constructing, on November 2.
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