Champions Paris may close the VCT season, but VALORANT esports is just getting started. Riot Games has revealed a packed schedule running from October through December. Every weekend will feature tournaments, giving fans nonstop action to close out 2025.
Ascension 2025
The next step for Challengers teams begins right after Champions. From October 11–26, squads will battle in four regions, with Ascended teams defending their International League spots.
- VCT Ascension CN: Oct 11–19
- VCT Ascension Pacific: Oct 14–26
- VCT Ascension Americas: Oct 17–26
- VCT Ascension EMEA: Oct 18–26
The stakes are higher than ever. Will veterans hold their ground, or will new names rise to the top?
Game Changers Championship in Seoul
The Game Changers Championship heads to Seoul, South Korea for the first time, running November 20–30 at LoL Park. For fans looking to be part of the action in person, ticket information is available on Riot’s official channels.
Regional qualifiers lead into the big stage:
- BR, LATAM: Oct 11
- NA: Oct 12
- Pacific: Oct 6–12
- CN: Oct 26
- Americas LCQ: Nov 1–2
- EMEA Playoffs: Nov 2
This year also brings the debut of the Americas LCQ, giving one more team a shot at making the Championship.
VCT Partner Series
The VCT Partner Series continues to provide international showdowns and off-season drama. Several highlight events round out the calendar:
- Spotlight Series Pacific x GES Asia: Oct 30–Nov 2, Gwangju, Korea
- TEN 2025 VALORANT Global Invitational: Nov 8–9, Asan, Korea
- Red Bull Home Ground World Final: Nov 13–16, New York City
- Ludwig x Tarik Invitational: Nov 22–23
- SOOP VALORANT League Pacific: Dec 2–7
- Project Blender: Multiple phases from Oct–Dec, with open qualifiers and mixed-gender Spotlight teams
- Americas Spotlight Series: Dec 12–14
From iconic venues like the Hammerstein Ballroom to grassroots open qualifiers, these tournaments will keep fans engaged and players tested as the year closes out.
Looking Ahead
VALORANT’s 2025 calendar shows Riot’s commitment to both elite competition and opportunities for new talent. With Ascension, Game Changers, and the Partner Series, the final months of the year promise nonstop battles and storylines leading into 2026.
Stay tuned to Gamelevate for more updates on VALORANT esports.
