All teams qualified for VALORANT Champions 2025

The road to VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 is nearing its end, and the world’s best teams are preparing for the biggest event of the year. After months of regional battles across the VCTs, sixteen teams will gather in Paris this September to fight for the ultimate crown.

With spots earned through both Stage 2 playoffs and Championship Points, the competition represents not just the strongest lineups of the season but also the most consistent performers throughout the year.

Teams Qualified for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025

Americas

• G2 Esports
• Sentinels
• NRG
• MIBR

EMEA

• Team Liquid
• GIANTX
• Fnatic
• Team Heretics

China

• Bilibili Gaming
• EDward Gaming
• XLG Esports
• Dragon Ranger Gaming

Pacific

• Paper Rex
• T1
• Rex Regum Qeon
• DRX

Qualification Paths & Tournament Overview

Teams have earned their spots through two main routes:

1. Stage 2 Playoff results – top two teams from each international region.
2. Championship Points standings – two best-performing teams in each region not already qualified through playoffs.

The VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 event will be held at Les Arènes and Accor Arena in Paris from September 12 to October 5, 2025, featuring these 16 teams for the world title.

With all the slots now filled, everyone should stay tuned as Stage 2 playoffs conclude this weekend and final Championship Points are tallied. Fans around the world can expect nothing less than a spectacular display of skill, strategy, and passion when the best of the best meet in the French capital.

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Feature image credit: Riot Games

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