VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff: Everything you need to know

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 season is set to ignite the Pacific region with the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Pacific Kickoff. Twelve of the region’s finest teams are gearing up to compete at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, starting January 18, 2025. This tournament marks the first step towards greatness in the new season, offering the prestigious regional title and a coveted qualification spot for VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Bangkok 2025.

Tournament Format

The VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff features a double-elimination bracket, promising thrilling matchups from start to finish. Here’s a breakdown of the format:

• Byes for Top 4: The top four teams from last season — DRX, Gen.G Esports, Paper Rex, and TALON — receive a direct bye into the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals.
• Opening Rounds: The remaining eight teams must battle in Round 1, with winners advancing to face the top-seeded squads.
• Match Settings:
  • All matches except the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final will be Bo3.
  • The Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final will be played in a Bo5 format.

Participating Teams

The Pacific region welcomes 12 teams this year, including a notable new entrant, BOOM Esports, who replaced BLEED Esports following their ascension in late 2024. Here are the teams set to compete:

• DetonatioN FocusMe
• DRX
• Gen.G Esports
• Global Esports
• Paper Rex
• Rex Regum Qeon
• T1
• TALON
• Team Secret
• ZETA DIVISION
• Nongshim RedForce
• BOOM Esports

With Patch 10.0 in play, the new Agent Tejo is available to pick for any of the teams. This will also add an extra layer of unpredictability to the competition. Make sure to read more about Riot's decision to include Tejo in the Kickoff events.

Opening Matchups

The Kickoff begins with a bang as the eight lower-seeded teams face off in Round 1:

• BOOM Esports vs T1
• Global Esports vs Team Secret
• DetonatioN FocusMe vs Rex Regum Qeon
• ZETA DIVISION vs Nongshim RedForce

What’s at Stake:

The winner of the VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff secures not only the first regional title of the year, but also direct qualification to VCT Masters Bangkok, the first international event of the season. The other finalist also secures a ticket, but they will receive 2 Pacific Regional Points while the winner received 3 Points. This added incentive ensures every team will bring their best strategies and firepower to the table.

As the action kicks off in Seoul, the VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff promises unforgettable moments, emerging stars, and a glimpse into what this season holds for the Pacific region. Let the games begin!

Stay tuned to THESPIKE for more updates and coverage on VCT 2025 Pacific Kickoff, and also for the entirety of the 2025 season!