The 2025 VCT Americas season has officially begun, setting the stage for an electrifying year in VALORANT esports. Kicking off with intense competition, the regional tournament brings together the top teams from North and South America. With high stakes and championship points on the line, this event is an unmissable spectacle for fans across the globe.
The Road to International Glory
Running from January 16 to February 8, the VCT Americas Kickoff tournament serves as the first major battle of the season. Teams will fight for crucial championship points, which will determine their qualification for the year’s biggest international tournaments. The tournament follows a double-elimination format, ensuring that only the best squads move forward in the competition.
For those eager to get into the action, here’s everything you need to know about the teams, schedule, match results, and where to watch all the excitement unfold.
The Teams Competing in VCT Americas Kickoff 2025
This year’s tournament features 12 teams—10 partner teams from North and South America, alongside two Ascension winners. These teams will battle through a best-of-three series in the early rounds, while the lower final and grand final will be determined through a best-of-five showdown.
VCT Americas Kickoff 2025 (image via Getty)Participating Teams:
- 100 Thieves (NA partner)
- Cloud9 (NA partner)
- Evil Geniuses (NA partner)
- NRG (NA partner)
- Sentinels (NA partner)
- LOUD (SA partner)
- Furia (SA partner)
- Leviatán (SA partner)
- MIBR (SA partner)
- KRÜ Esports (SA partner)
- G2 Esports (VCT 2023 Ascension winner)
- 2GAME Esports (VCT 2024 Ascension winner)
Four teams—Sentinels, KRÜ Esports, G2 Esports, and Leviatán—have received direct placement into the upper bracket round two. Their stellar performances at last year’s VALORANT Champions tournament have earned them this advantage.
With the competition heating up, fans can expect an intense battle for supremacy as teams aim to establish themselves as top contenders early in the season.
Where to Watch the VCT Americas Kickoff 2025
Fans can catch all the action live on YouTube and Twitch via the official VALORANT channels. Regional language broadcasts are also available, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. Additionally, popular streamers, pro players, and content creators will host co-streams, providing alternate perspectives and expert analysis.
For those who prefer watching the matches in person, Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles will be hosting live events. Tickets are available for purchase through the official Riot Games website.
Match Schedule and Results
The tournament’s matches are spread across multiple days, delivering nonstop action as teams fight to stay in the running. Here’s a breakdown of the key match results so far:
Upper Bracket Round One
January 16
- Evil Geniuses 0-2 LOUD
- Split: LOUD 14-12
- Pearl: LOUD 13-10
- MIBR 0-2 100 Thieves
- Lotus: 100T 13-4
- Bind: 100T 13-9
January 17
- 2GAME 0-2 Furia Esports
- Haven: Furia 13-7
- Lotus: Furia 13-5
- NRG 0-2 Cloud9
- Fracture: C9 14-12
- Lotus: C9 13-10
VCT Americas Kickoff 2025 (image via Getty)Upper Bracket Round Two
January 18-19
- KRÜ Esports 0-2 LOUD
- Sentinels 2-1 100 Thieves
- Leviatán 2-0 Furia Esports
- G2 Esports 2-0 Cloud9
Lower Bracket Eliminations
January 23-24
- Evil Geniuses 2-0 Furia Esports (Furia eliminated)
- MIBR 2-1 Cloud9 (Cloud9 eliminated)
- KRÜ Esports 2-0 2GAME (2GAME eliminated)
- 100 Thieves 1-2 NRG (100T eliminated)
Upper Semifinals & Lower Bracket Rounds
January 31 – February 2
- LOUD 1-2 Sentinels
- G2 Esports 2-0 Leviatán
- MIBR 2-0 Evil Geniuses (EG eliminated)
- KRÜ Esports 2-1 NRG (NRG eliminated)
- MIBR 2-1 Leviatán (Leviatán eliminated)
- KRÜ Esports 2-0 LOUD (LOUD eliminated)
Grand Finals and Champions Crowned
February 6-8
- Upper Final: Sentinels 0-2 G2 Esports (G2 secures grand final spot)
- Lower Semifinal: MIBR 2-1 KRÜ Esports
- Lower Final: Sentinels 3-1 MIBR (MIBR eliminated)
- Grand Final: G2 Esports 3-2 Sentinels
- Split: SEN 13-4
- Pearl: G2 13-8
- Abyss: SEN 13-9
- Fracture: G2 13-5
- Haven: G2 13-10
G2 Esports Claims Victory
After a thrilling five-map grand final, G2 Esports emerged as the champions of VCT Americas Kickoff 2025. Their journey through the tournament was marked by dominant performances and strategic excellence. By securing this victory, G2 has earned a direct qualification for the first international tournament of the year—Masters Bangkok.
Sentinels, despite falling short in the grand final, also punched their ticket to Masters Bangkok with a strong lower-bracket run.
What’s Next in VCT 2025?
With the Kickoff tournament concluded, all eyes now turn to the next phase of the VCT Americas season. The teams will continue their journey toward international events, battling for a chance to prove themselves on the global stage.
As the season progresses, fans can expect even more intense matchups, roster changes, and surprises. One thing is certain—VCT 2025 is just getting started, and the competition is fiercer than ever.
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the season unfolds!
