The VALORANT Challengers Southeast Asia Split 1 is set to kick off on January 16, 2025, bringing together 12 of the best teams from the region. With a $50,000 USD prize pool and crucial Circuit Points leading to VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, the tournament promises top-tier VALORANT action.
Key Details
Dates: January 16 – February 16, 2025
Prize Pool: $50,000 USD
Format:
Group Stage: January 16 – February 11
Two groups of six teams each
Single Round-Robin format
All matches are Best-of-Three (Bo3)
Top three teams from each group advance to Playoffs
Playoffs: February 12 – February 16
Double-Elimination bracket
Top seeds from each group receive a bye into the Upper Bracket Semifinals
All matches are Bo3
Participating Teams
Group A:
FULL SENSE
KIMMY KITTENS
NAOS Esports
RRQ Academy
The MongolZ
Xipto Esports
Group B:
Oblivion Force
Alter Ego
ZOL Esports
TALON Academy
Team Secret Academy
Z11
Schedule
Prize Pool Distribution
1st Place: $20,000
2nd Place: $10,000
3rd Place: $7,500
4th Place: $5,000
5th-6th Place: $3,500 each
7th-8th Place: $1,500 each
Circuit Points
In addition to the $50,000 USD prize pool, teams in the VALORANT Challengers SEA Split 1 will compete for Circuit Points, which are crucial for qualifying for VCT Ascension Pacific 2025. These points reward consistent performance throughout the season, with greater weight placed on later splits, incentivizing teams to maintain strong performances as the year progresses.
The value of points increases with each split, with Split 3 offering the highest rewards, ensuring teams are motivated to perform their best as the season progresses.
Changes Between OFF//SEASON
Six teams from the 2024 VALORANT Challengers SEA Split 3 earned direct invitations to the 2025 season: Made in Thailand (TH), Disguised (MY/SG), NAOS Esports (PH), FULL SENSE (TH), Alter Ego (ID), and ZOL Esports (PH). However, the offseason has brought significant changes to some of these teams.
Made in Thailand, for instance, disbanded during the break. Three core players, Taned “killua” Teerasawad, Kittikawin “Laz” Jirawatkakan, and Chinnakrit “seph1roth” Phoojaroen, have joined domestic rival FULL SENSE, strengthening their lineup. Their slot has now been taken by Oblivion Force from the HK/TW region.
NAOS Esports, in contrast, has opted for a significant roster overhaul. Their new lineup includes Kititkawin “PTC” Rattanasukol from FULL SENSE, Sultan “sultan” Akbay, previously of RNT, and Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza, a former player for ZOL.
Alter Ego, on the other hand, has managed to keep their core intact following their victory at the 2025 APAC Predator League. In addition, they’ve strengthened their squad by re-signing Adrian “adrnking” Setiawan and bringing in Willy “sayoo” Ivandra, both of whom showcased their talents with Grayfox Esports and Velocity Gaming in 2024.
Meanwhile, Disguised has stepped away from the VALORANT scene. Without organizational backing, the team will now compete under the new name KIMMY KITTENS.
Where to Watch
Catch the action live on these VALORANT Esports channels in multiple languages:
English
Thai
Vietnamese
ON Live: https://streamer.onlive.vn/valorant
Bahasa Indonesia
Mandarin
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