VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2: Participating Teams, Schedule, and Format

Stage 2 of the VCT Game Changers EMEA 2025 kicks off on May 26, and if you’ve been sleeping on this scene, it’s officially time to wake up. The tournament brings together ten of the best all-female Valorant squads from across Europe and the Middle East in a battle that runs all the way through to June 19. Here is everything you need to know:

Participating Teams

This season features a stacked lineup. Returning juggernauts like G2 Gozen, Karmine Corp GC, and GIANTX GC are set to dominate once again. but up-and-coming names like AlQadsiah Corals, Twisted Minds Orchid, and DVM Miss are equally contending. That being said, here are all the participating Teams in VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2:

• AlQadsiah Corals
• ZERANCE MINT
• HEROIC Valkyries
• BLVKHVND
• GIANTX GC
• Twisted Minds Orchid
• DVM Miss
• G2 Gozen
• SK Nebula
• Karmine Corp GC

VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2: Format and Schedule

Group Stage (May 26 to June 11)

The Group Stage runs from May 26 to June 11 and features a single round-robin format. Each team plays every other team once, and every match is a Best-of-3, so every win counts. By the end, the top six teams advance to the playoffs. The top two teams get a direct bye into the upper bracket semifinals, while the teams ranked 3rd to 6th enter the Knockout Round. The bottom four squads don’t get a second chance, they’re relegated straight to Contenders Series 2.

Playoffs (June 15 to 19)

From June 15 to 19, the Playoffs take over. The Knockout Round follows a single-elimination format, meaning one loss is all it takes to get eliminated. But from the Upper Bracket Semifinals onward, the format shifts to double-elimination, allowing the top contenders a second shot. Most matches remain Best-of-3, but the Grand Final and Lower Bracket Final will be Best-of-5, setting the stage for one final showdown.

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Where to Watch?

Every match will be streamed live on VCT EMEA’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, and you can expect the community to come alive with watch parties hosted by popular streamers across the region.