All the must-watch VALORANT events after Champions 2025

Now that VALORANT Champions 2025 is over, it’s natural to feel like there isn’t much to watch. The biggest event of the year has concluded, leaving a void to fill. There are still many exciting VALORANT events until the end of the year that you should definitely check out!

No matter which regions you follow, the VCT Ascension tournaments will take place to determine the teams that promote to Tier 1. Not only can you witness the talent on display, but you can also learn more about these up-and-coming players who have a lot to prove. Check out all the regional VALORANT Ascension event dates:

The Game Changers regional qualifiers are already underway to determine the ten teams to qualify for the Game Changers Championship 2025, taking place for the first time in Seoul, South Korea. Check out the path to the GC Championship below:

The most significant event in the Game Changers circuit will host the top teams from around the world in Seoul, South Korea, competing for the championship trophy. Since 2023, Shopify Rebellion has claimed the golden trophy, becoming the first team in history to win the championship twice. All qualified teams will be announced at the beginning of November.

The TEN 2025 VALORANT Global Invitational unites the top four teams in the world, featuring two powerhouses from VCT Pacific, one from VCT Americas or VCT EMEA, and one from VCT China.

Hosted in Asan, South Korea, this VALORANT premier offseason event promises elite international matchups, a fully immersive offline experience, and comprehensive live coverage across global platforms. For fans, it’s a rare chance to witness the world’s best VALORANT teams battle for international glory before the 2026 season kicks off.

Red Bull Home Ground, the premier pro VALORANT invitational, is back for its fifth edition, and it’s landing in New York City. This year’s event promises a blockbuster showdown, uniting some of the world’s top teams for one of the most anticipated spectacles on the esports calendar.

The Ludwig x Tarik Invitational is set to make its return later this year, reviving one of VALORANT’s most entertaining offseason events. Hosted by Ludwig and Tarik, the tournament mixes high-level competition with creative, experimental formats, bringing together top pros to battle for bragging rights among North America’s best.

The tournament brings together top representative teams from SEA, China, and beyond. With freshly rebuilt rosters following the stove league, SVL serves as the definitive offseason stage, giving fans an early look at how teams might perform in the upcoming competitive year.

Project Blender, a new VALORANT tournament across EMEA, introduces groundbreaking rules and welcomes teams of all tiers through an open qualifier of up to 1,024 teams. Clubs from VRC, Premier, Challengers, Game Changers, VCT EMEA, and beyond will battle through successive stages, culminating in December when the inaugural champion is crowned.

The event also features a Blender Spotlight for mixed-gender teams, with the top three teams earning direct qualification to Project Blender, the winner entering Phase 3, and second and third-place teams advancing to Phase 2, alongside a dedicated €10,000 prize pool.

The Americas Spotlight tournament returns, featuring mixed rosters of top players from across GC and established Pro Players. This VALORANT event will feature four mixed roster teams that will be invited to compete in a three-day LAN tournament for a $25,000 prize pool.

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