After weeks of exciting and often unpredictable results and hard-fought series, the Stage 2 Main Event is set. Eight teams emerged from the Swiss Stage gauntlet, each proving they have what it takes to contend for the $65,000 prize pool and a chance to represent North America at the Game Changers Championship.
From July to September, sixteen teams battled in an epic Swiss Stage to secure a spot in the final Main Event of 2025. The reigning champs, Shopify Rebellion Gold, claimed the top seed, with YFP X, Wadadaa and the newly announced 100 Thieves GC rounding out the top four. With both a number of new and many returning faces qualifying, this Main Event promises to be filled with exciting storylines.
The Verizon VALORANT Game Changers Stage 2 Main Event takes place October 7-12, 2025, featuring a double elimination bracket where teams will be put to the test. The winner not only secures the trophy but also locks in a coveted spot at the Game Changers Championship (GCC), slated to take place in Seoul in November 10-20, 2025.
LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER
New for 2025 is the Americas Last Chance Qualifier, where the top points-earning team from North America (or second highest if the highest already qualified for GCC) will travel to Brazil to face-off against teams from Brazil and LATAM. The Americas GC LCQ will take place November 1-2, 2025 in Sao Paulo. The winning team will claim a spot in the Game Changers Championship.
STAGE 2 MAIN EVENT TEAMS AND SEEDS
Shopify Rebellion Gold
YFP X
Wadadaa
100 Thieves GC
Ghost Gaming
EMPIRE :3
Hakikimori GC
Blue Otter GC
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE & BRACKET
The Main Event will feature a Double Elimination bracket that kicks off Tuesday, October 2, 2025 and runs daily through the Grand Finals on Sunday, October 12, 2025. All matches are best-of-three (Bo3) until the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, played as best-of-fives (Bo5).
Tuesday, October 7:
./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 1 & Match 2
./ 5PM PT - Upper Bracket Quarterfinals Match 3 & Match 4
Wednesday, October 8:
./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 1 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 1
./ 5PM PT - Upper Bracket Semifinals Match 2 & Lower Bracket Round 1 Match 2
Thursday, October 9:
./ 2PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 1
./ 5PM PT - Lower Bracket Round 2 Match 2
Friday, October 10:
./ 2PM PT - Upper Bracket Finals
./ 5PM PT - Lower Bracket Semifinals
Saturday, October 11:
./ 2PM PT - Lower Bracket Finals (Bo5)
Sunday, October 12:
./ 2PM PT - Grand Finals (Bo5)
WHERE TO WATCH
Catch the action live on your go-to VALORANT Americas broadcast from October 7-12, where many of your favorite on-air personalities will be returning to the mic. Raidiant will also be streaming an Observer-only feed on their Twitch channel during the overlapping match days, October 7-8.
Twitch - /valorant_americas
YouTube - @valorant_americas
Twitch - /RaidiantGG (Observer-only feed on October 7-8)
COSTREAMING
Want to host a costream? Make sure to review and agree to our VCT Costreaming Guidelines on the form. Once approved, you’ll be all set to launch your Watch Party on game day.
./ Sign up to host a Watch Party here. All Watch Parties must comply with the Watch Party Guidelines.
BROADCAST TALENT
From bold play-by-play to expert analysis, the Stage 2 Main Event lineup of VALORANT talent will keep you locked in from start to finish. This is the team setting the tone for the show.
JOIN THE ACTION
Cheer on your favorites and drop your reactions in real time with #VCTGameChangers.
X (formerly Twitter) - @valesportsna & @RaidiantGG
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Verizon
Verizon is the official 5G and wireless services provider of the VCT. In addition to top-shelf video content and sponsored broadcast segments, Verizon ups our game through the Verizon Up rewards program, which features discounted in-game digital goods for the community to enjoy.
iBUYPOWER
iBUYPOWER is the official PC partner of VCT Americas and VALORANT Game Changers NA, presenting the “iBUYPOWER ACE”.
Red Bull
Red Bull is the official energy drink of VCT, presenting the Red Bull “Clutch Moment” during every match. Red Bull is also helping prepare the next generation of VALORANT pros by hosting community VALORANT tournaments, spotlighting the incredible grassroots talent of the scene.
Secretlab
Secretlab provides VCT pros with the pinnacle of gaming chairs — each designed and engineered using the highest quality materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure absolute comfort and unparalleled support.
Raidiant
Founded by women, for women. Raidiant is an events, broadcast and tournament solutions provider that creates opportunities for women in esports. Raidiant is this year’s tournament organizer and broadcast partner for Verizon VALORANT Game Changers NA.
