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Riot Games has officially unveiled the format and schedule for VCT EMEA Stage 2, setting the stage for another thrilling chapter in the 2025 Valorant Champions Tour. Here’s everything you need to know as top European teams prepare for battle.
🗓 Key Dates
Group Stage: July 16 – August 15, 2025
Playoffs: August 7 – August 31, 2025
Venue: Riot Games Arena, Berlin
Prize Pool: $250,000
Champions Spots Available: 2
🔁 Format Overview
Group Stage
12 teams split into two groups of six
Single round-robin, Best-of-3 matches
Top 4 teams from each group advance:
1st place → Upper Bracket Semifinals
2nd & 3rd → Upper Bracket Round 1
4th place → Lower Bracket Round 1
Group placement is determined by a draw system based on Stage 1 standings.
Playoffs
Double-elimination bracket
All matches are Best-of-3, except:
Lower Final & Grand Final → Best-of-5
🔥 Teams to Watch
Team Liquid – Coming off strong Stage 1 performances
NAVI & FUT Esports – Consistently top-tier in tactical execution
Team Heretics – Rising as a dark horse contender
GIANTX & KOI – Mid-tier squads with major upset potential
🧠 Why It Matters
This stage is critical for teams chasing qualification for Valorant Champions 2025. With all matches played offline in Berlin, fans can expect top-tier production and high-stakes action throughout the summer.
📬 Stay locked in with The Daily Sports for full coverage of VCT EMEA Stage 2 — including daily match reports, bracket updates, and exclusive interviews with the region’s best Valorant players.
