EWC VALORANT 2025: format, schedule, groups, and more
With VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Toronto 2025 still fresh in our minds, fans of competitive VALORANT won’t have to wait long for the next high-stakes showdown. For the first time ever, the Esports World Cup is hosting a VALORANT tournament, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the year. Featuring 16 of the world’s best teams and a $1.25 million USD prize pool, the EWC VALORANT - Esports World Cup 2025 is set to bring elite-level action to Riyadh from July 8-13, 2025.
Format & VALORANT EWC Schedule
The VALORANT EWC schedule is split into two key phases: the Group Stage and the Playoffs.
Group Stage: July 8-10
- Four GSL-style groups (Double-Elimination format)
- Four teams per group
- All matches are Bo3
- Top two teams from each group move on to the Playoffs
Playoffs: July 11–13
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches except the Grand Final are Bo3
- The Grand Final is a Bo5
Rewards and Club Points
Beyond the massive prize pool, EWC VALORANT also features EWC Club Points, which are critical to winning the overall EWC Club Championship—a prestigious title accompanied by a jaw-dropping $7 million reward.
Prize Distribution:
| Placement | Prize Money | EWC Club Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $500,000 | 1000 |
| 2nd | $230,000 | 750 |
| 3rd | $130,000 | 500 |
| 4th | $70,000 | 300 |
| 5th - 8th | $40,000 | 200 |
| 9th - 12th | $25,000 | 0 |
| 13th - 16th | $15,000 | 0 |
Groups and Opening Matches
The 16 qualified teams have been seeded into four groups, with Group A already being dubbed the "Group of Death."
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
VALORANT EWC Groups A & B (Image Source: Esports World Cup)
VALORANT EWC Groups C & D (Image Source: Esports World Cup)
Opening Matches
Group A: July 8, 11 am CET | 2 am PT
- Paper Rex vs Bilibili Gaming
- G2 Esports vs Karmine Corp
Group B: July 8, 12 pm CET | 3 am PT
- Sentinels vs BBL Esports
- DRX vs XLG Esports
Group C: July 8, 1 pm CET | 4 am PT
- NRG Esports vs Team Heretics
- Rex Regum Qeon vs Titan Esports Club
Group D: July 8, 2 pm CET | 5 am PT
- 100 Thieves vs Fnatic
- Gen.G Esports vs EDward Gaming
Where to Watch VALORANT EWC 2025
While official broadcast platforms haven’t been fully confirmed yet, fans can expect to catch all the VALORANT EWC action live on the Esports World Cup’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Additional streams and co-streams may also be added as the event draws closer. Stay tuned for updates from Riot Games and EWC channels to know exactly where and when to tune in.
Final Thoughts
The EWC VALORANT tournament promises to be a summer spectacle that no fan will want to miss. With a stacked lineup of teams, a high-stakes format, and both money and Club Points on the line, this is going to be a mid-seasonm tournament that you don’t want to miss. Make sure to mark your calendars for July 8 and keep an eye out for updates on the official VALORANT EWC schedule.
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Featured Image Source: Esports World Cup
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