Welcome back!

Sign in or create an account to enjoy GINX perks, enter competitions and access exclusive features.

GINX TV > News > Valorant

2025 VCT EMEA Kickoff Brackets, Schedule & Format

2025 VCT EMEA Kickoff Brackets, Schedule & Format
Picture: Riot Games

2025 VCT season will begin sooner than usual with Kick//Off tournaments across all leagues. Riot has announced all the details for VCT EMEA Kick//Off, focussing on an easy schedule and better qualification criteria. Here is everything you need to know about it!

A Comprehensive Guide To VCT EMEA Kick//Off

New season, new format _ VCT EMEA Kickoff 2025 Draw Show 3-2 screenshot

VCT EMEA Kick//Off will begin on January 15, featuring 12 teams and a double-elimination format throughout the event. Find out the list of participating teams below:

BBL Esports GiantX NAVI Team Vitality
Fnatic Karmine Corp Team Heretics Gentle Mates
FUT Esports KOI Team Liquid Apeks

Out of these 12 teams, the four teams that qualified for Valorant Champions Korea 2024 will get a bye to the second round. Here are the brackets for the 2025 VCT EMEA Kick//Off:

New season, new format _ VCT EMEA Kickoff 2025 Draw Show 2-44 screenshot

For winning, each team will receive a certain number of Championship Points that can add up to help them qualify for Champions Paris even if they are not able to win international events.

The top teams from Kick//Off EMEA will book a slot in Masters Bangkok starting on February 20. You will be able to catch all the live action on official Valorant YouTube and Twitch channels. 

We are awaiting the detailed daily schedule for the event and will update you once Riot announces it.