The VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 starts in July 2025 and will run for a few weeks before teams from all regions head to Paris for VALORANT Champions.
Now that Masters Toronto has ended, all the teams, including Team Heretics and Fnatic, will return to compete in Stage 2 of VCT EMEA. Both teams had great success in Stage 1, with Fnatic emerging as the winners and Heretics as the runner-up.
You might be wondering when the second stage of VCT EMEA starts. Here’s everything you need to know, including the prize pool distribution, Champions qualification requirements, and more.
VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 schedule
VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 will take place from July 16 to Sept. 1, at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin.
The Group Stage runs from July 16 to Aug. 16, while the Playoffs run from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1.
All teams in VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2
There are 10 partnered teams and two Ascension-qualified teams participating in the VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2:
- BBL Esports
- FNATIC
- FUT Esports
- GIANTX
- Karmine Corp
- Movistar KOI
- Natus Vincere
- Team Heretics
- Team Liquid
- Team Vitality
- Gentle Mates (Ascension 2023)
- Apeks (Ascension 2024)
They are divided into two groups: Alpha and Omega.
Under Group Alpha, we have Team Heretics, BBL Esports, FUT Esports, Team Vitality, GIANTX, and Gentle Mates.
While Group Omega has Team Liquid, Fnatic, Natus Vincere, Karmine Corp, Movistar KOI, and Apeks.
VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 prize pool
| Position | Prize (in USD) | Team | Points Earned | Qualified for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $100,000 | TBD | 7 points | Champions |
| 2 | $65,000 | TBD | 5 points | Champions |
| 3 | $40,000 | TBD | 4 points | – |
| 4 | $25,000 | TBD | 3 points | – |
| 5 | $10,000 | TBD | – | – |
| 6 | $10,000 | TBD | – | – |
| 7 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 8 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 9 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 10 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 11 | – | TBD | – | – |
| 12 | – | TBD | – | – |
VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 format
The format in VCT EMEA Stage 2 will be the same as Stage 1, but the stakes are higher this time around. The Group Stage will have a league system, while the Playoffs will have a modified double-elimination bracket.
The Playoff matches will be carried out on best-of-threes, while the Lower Final and Grand Final will feature best-of-fives. This will determine the Stage 2 champions and the first two qualifiers for VALORANT Champions 2025.
How to watch VCT EMEA Stage 2
You can catch all the VCT 2025 EMEA Stage 2 active live from VALORANT‘s official EMEA Twitch and YouTube channels.
