Champions Paris will close out an unforgettable 2025 season of the VCT, but the action doesn’t stop there. Beginning in October, fans around the world will be treated to a packed calendar of competitions with tournaments and events taking place every weekend! This includes Ascension, Game Changers, and more VCT Partner Series events.
These tournaments will give top squads, rising challengers, and even new rosters their chance to shine before we head into 2026.
Ascension 2025
The 2025 Ascension tournaments kick off immediately after Champions, running October 11–26. Each region’s best Challengers teams will battle Ascended teams defending their place in the International Leagues. Here’s when you can catch the action:
VCT Ascension CN: October 11–19
VCT Ascension Pacific: October 14–26
VCT Ascension Americas: October 17–26
VCT Ascension EMEA: October 18–26
For 2026, the path to the International Leagues has never been more competitive—can the incumbents hold on, or will a new name rise?
Game Changers Championship Heads to Seoul
For the first time ever, the Game Changers Championship will take place in Seoul, South Korea, at LoL Park. From November 20–30, the world’s best Game Changers squads will clash on one of esports’ most iconic stages. For those that want to attend, ticket information is available here.
This year also introduces the Americas LCQ for Game Changers, giving one more team a chance to fight their way into the Championship. Check out the path to the GC Championship below:
BR GC: October 11th
LATAM GC: October 11th
NA GC: October 12th
Pacific GC: October 6-12
CN GC: October 26th
Americas GC LCQ: November 1 - 2
EMEA GC Playoffs: November 2
Game Changer Championship: November 20 - 30
VCT Partner Series
Earlier this year we introduced the VCT Partner Series, a title reserved for the biggest tournaments taking place between official VCT seasons. These tournaments will deliver international matchups, fresh competition, and a stage for up-and-coming teams to test their strength against the best in the world. Today we’re ready to share several more events that will round out the post-Champions calendar.
Spotlight Series Pacific x GES Asia
Date: October 30 - November 2
Location: Gwangju E-sports Arena
The Pacific Spotlight tournament returns, featuring mixed rosters of top players from across GC and established Pro Players.
The event will feature four mixed roster teams that will be invited to compete in a four day LAN tournament in Korea.
