reddeadplace.com – The VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025, the inaugural global event of the 2025 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), is underway from February 20 to March 2, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Eight elite teams from around the world are competing for a share of the $500,000 prize pool, with the champions set to receive $250,000.
Participating Teams:
- G2 Esports (United States)
- Sentinels (United States)
- Team Vitality (Europe)
- Team Liquid (Europe)
- DRX (South Korea)
- T1 (South Korea)
- EDward Gaming (China)
- Trace Esports (China)
These teams earned their spots by excelling in regional competitions, including the VCT Pacific Kickoff held from January 18 to February 9, 2025.
Tournament Format:
The tournament features a Swiss system format:
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Swiss Stage (February 20–24):
- All matches are Best of Three (Bo3).
- Teams with two wins advance to the playoffs.
- Teams with two losses are eliminated.
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Playoffs (February 27–March 2):
- Four teams advance to a double-elimination bracket.
- Matches are Bo3, with the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Finals played as Best of Five (Bo5).
This structure ensures a fair and competitive environment, allowing teams multiple opportunities to showcase their skills.
Prize Pool:
The total prize pool is $500,000, distributed as follows:
- 1st Place: $250,000
- 2nd Place: $125,000
- 3rd Place: $75,000
- 4th Place: $50,000
This substantial prize pool underscores the tournament’s prestige and the high stakes for the competing teams.
Viewing Options:
Fans can watch the matches live on the official VALORANT channels:
- Twitch: twitch.tv/valorant
- YouTube: VALORANT Esports
- TikTok: VALORANT Esports
Additionally, viewers can earn exclusive in-game rewards by watching live broadcasts during the tournament.
Cultural Highlights:
The tournament features a cinematic video titled “Dawn of the Duelist,” accompanied by the official song “ONE PUNCH” by Thai artist MILLI. MILLI, known for her international acclaim, adds a unique cultural touch to the event.
As the tournament progresses, fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the high-level gameplay and the crowning of the first Masters champions of 2025.
