EDward Gaming Misses VALORANT Masters Toronto as Bilibili Gaming Seals Final CN Spot

In a stunning turn of events during the final week of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - China Stage 1 playoffs, EDward Gaming - the reigning VALORANT Champions and China’s most dominant team - has been eliminated. The upset came at the hands of Bilibili Gaming, who defeated EDG 2-1 in the Lower Bracket Semifinal to claim the last VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Toronto 2025 slot allocated to China.

This loss marks a historic moment for EDward Gaming. Since qualifying for their first international event at VCT 2022 - Champions Istanbul, EDG has never missed a global tournament - until now. Their meteoric rise saw them become the first Chinese team to reach the playoffs of an international event at VCT 2023 - Masters Tokyo, cementing their place as trailblazers for the region.

EDG seemed poised for another deep run this year. They dominated the group stage with a 4-1 record, dropping only one match. However, their momentum faltered with an opening playoff loss to XLG Esports, which may have shaken their confidence. Though they briefly recovered with a win over Dragon Ranger Gaming in the lower bracket, Bilibili Gaming proved to be the final hurdle they couldn't clear.

Toronto’s Chinese Contenders Are Set

With this victory, Bilibili Gaming secures their third-ever international appearance, having previously represented China at VALORANT Champions in both 2023 and 2024. This is also their first appearance at a Masters event. Their growth as a team is evident, and their win over EDG serves as a defining moment in their competitive history.

With BLG claiming the final spot, the Chinese trio for VALORANT Masters Toronto is complete with XLG and Wolves Esports securing the first two spots. It is a momentous occasion for these two teams as well, as they have made their first international qualification. Maybe even more so for XLG, as they have come from Ascension.

While fans may mourn the absence of EDG, this shift in power highlights the growing competitiveness of the Chinese scene. For EDward Gaming, it's a time to regroup. For the rest of the region, it's a signal that the gap at the top is finally closing.

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