Red Bull Instalock 2025 Preview: Triple-Duelist Comps, Four Teams, One Trophy

Red Bull Instalock 2025 returns for its second year, bringing its explosive gameplay to the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in London. Instalock 2025 promises to be bigger and bolder, showcasing some of the top female VALORANT talent from across the globe.

G2 Gozen, GIANTX GC, Falcons VEGA, and FlyQuest RED are set to clash in what is, according to Red Bull, the largest women’s VALORANT Invitational LAN outside of Riot Games’ official VCT Game Changers series.

Make sure to read our interview with G2 Gozen Mimi before the event in London.

Event Format

At the heart of Red Bull Instalock’s appeal is its signature format twist: every team must field three Duelists in their agent composition. Designed to encourage fast-paced, aggressive plays, this format pushes teams out of their comfort zones to deliver thrilling, highlight-worthy moments.

The event follows a double-elimination bracket with best-of-three matches throughout, culminating in a best-of-five Grand Final. This unique setup rewards adaptability, mechanical skill, and smart team synergy under pressure.

More Than Just Competition

G2 Gozen returns to Red Bull Instalock 2025 as reigning champions, but with a bold roster shake-up. Long-time member Petra "Petra" Stoker has been benched, ending a legendary run that helped define the team’s early dominance. In her place comes Esllene "Akita" Xu, a rising duelist talent known for her aggressive, high-impact play, she might be perfectly suited for Instalock’s triple-duelist format. Can the new G2 Gozen roster maintain their legacy at the top?

Adding to the event’s entertainment factor is an exhibition match featuring some of VALORANT’s most popular content creators. These showmatches provide a lighter, yet still competitive, glimpse into the game’s wider community and offer fans a chance to see their favorite streamers go head-to-head in the wild Instalock format.

Where to Watch

Fans can catch all the action live on Red Bull’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. With its high-stakes matches, experimental format, and elite talent, Red Bull Instalock 2025 is set to be one of the standout women’s off-season VALORANT events of the year.

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Featured Image Source: Mark Roe / Red Bull Content Pool