The Verizon Valorant Game Changers NA Stage 1 Main Event is set to showcase the best women's competitive teams across two action-packed weekends. Beginning May 23, 2025, eight qualified teams will battle in a double elimination bracket for a share of the $60,000 prize pool and crucial qualification points toward the Game Changers Championship.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The competition will unfold across two consecutive weekends (May 23-25 and May 30-June 1, 2025), featuring a double elimination bracket. Shopify Rebellion Gold enters as the top seed after an impressive 4-0 run in the Swiss Stage.
All matches will follow a best-of-three (Bo3) format until the high-stakes Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, which will elevate to best-of-five (Bo5) series to truly test team endurance and adaptability.
| Date | Time | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, May 23 | 2PM PT | Upper Bracket Quarterfinals: Shopify Rebellion Gold vs :3 | YFP X vs FlyQuest RED |
| Friday, May 23 | 5PM PT | Upper Bracket Quarterfinals: Wadadaa vs Ghost | Aussie & Friends vs Teevee |
| Saturday, May 24 | 2PM PT | Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 1 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1 |
| Saturday, May 24 | 5PM PT | Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 2 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 2 |
| Sunday, May 25 | 2PM PT | Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 1 |
| Sunday, May 25 | 5PM PT | Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 2 |
Which Teams Are Competing?
The tournament features an impressive lineup of North America's top Valorant women's teams, with seeding determined by their Swiss Stage performance:
| Team | Seed |
|---|---|
| Shopify Rebellion Gold | 1 |
| Wadadaa | 2 |
| Aussie and Friends | 3 |
| YFP X | 4 |
| FlyQuest RED | 5 |
| Teevee | 6 |
| Ghost Gaming | 7 |
| :3 | 8 |
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the competitive action live on the VALORANT Americas Twitch and YouTube channels. For viewers wanting a different perspective during overlapping matches on May 23-24, Raidiant will stream an Observer-only feed on their Twitch channel.
Content creators interested in hosting Watch Parties can sign up through the official sign-up page, provided they comply with VCT Costreaming Guidelines.
Championship Implications
Beyond the immediate $60,000 prize pool, teams are competing for valuable qualification points toward the Game Changers Championship. The tournament represents a crucial stepping stone for teams aiming to establish themselves as North America's premier women's Valorant squad.
The second weekend concludes with the Lower Bracket Finals on Saturday, May 31, followed by the Grand Finals on Sunday, June 1, both featuring extended best-of-five series to determine the ultimate champion.
Fans can follow tournament updates on social media via #VCTGameChangers and by following the official accounts @valesportsna and @RaidiantGG.