Valorant Champions Playoffs Draw
The playoff stage of Valorant Champions Paris 2025 is set after the conclusion of the group phase. Eight teams earned their place in the bracket through a series of double-elimination matches, creating a competitive field for the final stretch of the tournament. The draw determined the opening matchups while ensuring that teams from the same group would not be placed on the same side of the bracket.
The format allows for cross-regional clashes, adding variety to the initial pairings and increasing the potential for early high-profile encounters. With the bracket finalized, the path to the championship is now clearly defined, and each team faces a challenging route toward the title.
Group-Stage Journeys of Each Playoff Team
The eight squads that progressed to the playoff bracket each navigated their groups with distinct paths. Some dominated from the start, while others had to fight through decider matches to secure their place.
Paper Rex emerged as the top seed from Group A. They opened with a clean 2-0 against Xi Lai Gaming and followed with a narrow 2-1 win over GIANTX. Their ability to close out tight series ensured a direct advance as group leaders.
GIANTX finished second in Group A. After edging out Sentinels 2-1 in their opener, they fell to Paper Rex in the winners’ match. In the decider, they regrouped and defeated Xi Lai Gaming 2-0, completing a strong recovery.
Fnatic controlled Group B with steady play. Their 2-0 sweep of Rex Regum Qeon set the tone, and they secured the group’s top position by outlasting MIBR 2-1 in the winners’ match.
MIBR, the second seed from Group B, had to battle through the lower side. They lost their winners’ match but stayed composed, defeating Rex Regum Qeon 2-0 in the decider to advance.
NRG topped Group C with efficient results. They opened by sweeping EDward Gaming 2-0, then sealed first place by outlasting DRX 2-1 in the winners’ match.
DRX claimed the runner-up spot in Group C. After falling short against NRG, they steadied themselves in the deciding series, doing just enough to move on.
Team Heretics impressed in Group D by going unbeaten. Their opening 2-0 upset over G2 Esports set the stage for a flawless run that secured them first place.
G2 Esports, despite stumbling early, recovered to take second in Group D. After losing to Heretics, they regrouped and overcame T1 in the decider, holding on to their playoff berth.
| Group | 1st Place | 2nd Place |
|---|---|---|
| A | Paper Rex | GIANTX |
| B | Fnatic | MIBR |
| C | NRG | DRX |
| D | Heretics | G2 Esports |
VALORANT Champions Schedule & Venues
The tournament schedule moves across two main locations in France. Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud in Évry-Courcouronnes hosts the playoff rounds beginning September 25. The event then shifts to Accor Arena, Paris for the closing weekend, running October 3–5.
| Stage | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Playoffs | Sept 25 – Oct 2 | Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud |
| Finals | Oct 3 – Oct 5 | Accor Arena, Paris |
Playoff Draw & Bracket Overview
The playoff stage begins with eight teams placed into a double-elimination bracket. Each opening clash is played as a Best-of-3, while the lower-bracket final and championship match extend to Best-of-5.
First-Round Pairings:
- Fnatic (B1) vs DRX (C2)
- Paper Rex (A1) vs G2 Esports (D2)
- Team Heretics (D1) vs MIBR (B2)
- NRG (C1) vs GIANTX (A2)
Final Thoughts
The playoff bracket now highlights both opportunity and risk. Teams that advanced through determination rather than reputation face the challenge of sustaining their form under greater pressure.
Key factors shaping the next stage include:
- Momentum gained from strong group performances
- Bracket pressure, where a single loss shifts teams into the lower path
- Adaptability, as strategies must evolve against varied opponents
Each roster enters with strengths, but success will depend on consistency and composure across every series.
