The next chapter of professional Valorant competition is almost here. VCT Americas Stage 1 will begin on March 21, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Time, with the region's top teams battling for three coveted spots at Masters Toronto. Following the conclusion of Masters Bangkok, all eyes are now on G2 Esports, who dominated Kickoff 2025 and reached the Grand Final of the first international event of the year.
Tournament Format and Structure
VCT Americas Stage 1 will feature a competitive format designed to thoroughly test each team's skill and adaptability. The competition begins with a group stage where teams are divided into two groups: Alpha and Omega. Each group will compete in a round-robin format, ensuring every team faces all others in their respective group.
The stakes are high as only the top four teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. Teams finishing in first place earn a significant advantage with a Round 1 bye, while fourth-place teams start their playoff journey in the Lower Bracket, facing a more challenging road ahead.
Ultimately, three teams will emerge from VCT Americas Stage 1 to represent the region at Masters Toronto, joining qualified teams from other international leagues in the global competition.
Ticket Information and Venue Details
Fans eager to witness the high-stakes competition in person can mark their calendars for March 10, 2025, when tickets go on sale at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET / 5 PM BRT. Tickets will be available through vctamericas.tixr.com.
Most matches will take place at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, providing an electrifying atmosphere for both players and spectators. However, it's important to note that matches scheduled for April 5, 6, 19, and 20, 2025, will be held in an alternate studio without fan attendance.
How Can Fans Watch the Tournament?
Valorant enthusiasts unable to attend in person have numerous options to follow the action. Official broadcasts will be available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese across multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok:
- English: Twitch (/valorant_americas), YouTube (@valorant_americas), TikTok (@valesportsna)
- Portuguese: Twitch (/valorant_br), YouTube (@valorantesportsbr), TikTok (@valesportsbr)
- Spanish: Twitch (/valorant_la), YouTube (@valorantesportsla)
Co-Streaming Opportunities for Content Creators
Riot Games continues to support community engagement through co-streaming opportunities. Content creators interested in hosting Watch Parties can apply through region-specific channels:
- North American creators can sign up to host a Watch Party here
- Latin American creators can apply to host a Watch Party here
- Brazilian creators can apply to host a Watch Party here
- International broadcasters can sign up to host an International Watch Party here
Detailed co-streaming guidelines are available through the VCT Co-streaming Guidelines document.
Tournament Partners
VCT Americas has secured partnerships with several major brands for the 2025 season:
- Red Bull: Official energy drink, presenting the "Clutch Moment" during matches
- Aim Labs: Official training partner
- Secretlab: Provides gaming chairs for professionals
- Verizon: Official 5G and wireless services provider
- iBUYPOWER: Official PC partner
- Samsung SSD: Official Memory partner, brings "Samsung SSD Match Start"
- Pulsar: Official Mouse, Keyboard, and Mousepad partner
With the competitive landscape of Valorant continuing to evolve, VCT Americas Stage 1 promises to deliver thrilling matches and unforgettable moments. As teams fight for their chance to represent the region on the global stage at Masters Toronto, fans can look forward to witnessing the highest level of tactical shooter gameplay the Americas has to offer.