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HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League 2025
The HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League 2025 (abbreviated as ACL 2025) is an Asian multi-game tournament series organized by Hero Esports held in China China, with a total prizepool of $2,000,000 USD.
14th May, 2025 - 18th May, 2025
$140,000
6
VCT CN Arena (excl. Grand Final) | Jing'an Sports Center (Grand Final)ShanghaiFinal Standings
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Seeding Matches
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Knockouts
format
Playoffs
SEEDING PHASE:
6 Teams are seeded into 3 groups as per their placement in VCT Stage 1 2025
1st placed teams have a bye into the Grand Final Seed Decider
2nd placed teams advance to Quarterfinals Seed Decider
All matches are Bo3
KNOCKOUT PHASE:
Single-Elimination stepladder bracket
Winner of Grand Final Seed Decider advances to Grand Final
Loser of Grand Final Seed Decider advances to Semifinals
Winner of Quarterfinals Seed Decider advances to Quarterfinals
Loser of Quarterfinals Seed Decider advances to Round 2
3rd placed teams start from Round 1
All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5
6 Teams are seeded into 3 groups as per their placement in VCT Stage 1 2025
1st placed teams have a bye into the Grand Final Seed Decider
2nd placed teams advance to Quarterfinals Seed Decider
All matches are Bo3
KNOCKOUT PHASE:
Single-Elimination stepladder bracket
Winner of Grand Final Seed Decider advances to Grand Final
Loser of Grand Final Seed Decider advances to Semifinals
Winner of Quarterfinals Seed Decider advances to Quarterfinals
Loser of Quarterfinals Seed Decider advances to Round 2
3rd placed teams start from Round 1
All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5
Map Pool
Ascent
Haven
Icebox
Lotus
Pearl
Split
Sunset
vct 2023
For all information about the VCT 2023, check out our VCT Hub. There you will find our FAQ to answer all of your questions and details about the teams, different Leagues, and more.