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VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2 x Asian Champions League – Teams, Format and Schedule

  • Writer: Tung "Ginn" Duong
    Tung "Ginn" Duong
  • May 8
  • 2 min read

Following the conclusion of VCT China 2025: Stage 1, the next major event in the region has been confirmed: the VALORANT China Evolution Series Act 2, organized by TJ Sports in collaboration with HERO Esports, the team behind the upcoming Asian Champions League (ACL) 2025.


This tournament will serve as a critical qualifier for Chinese teams aiming to reach the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, with two qualification slots available. Taking place from May 8 to May 12, the event will feature both online matches and live competition hosted at the VCT CN Arena in Shanghai between May 10 and May 12.

Tournament Format

  • Single Elimination Bracket

  • Teams placing 3rd to 6th in VCT China Stage 1 enter directly into the quarterfinals

  • Top 2 teams from Stage 1 (XLG and BLG) are not permitted to use their main rosters

  • All matches except the third place and grand final are Best-of-3

  • Third Place Match and Grand Final will be Best-of-5

  • Top 2 teams qualify for EWC 2025

  • If teams already qualified via Stage 1 (XLG or BLG) finish in a top-two position, the EWC slots will be passed down to the next eligible teams

Participating Teams

  • EDward Gaming (EDG)

  • All Gamers (AG)

  • NOVA Esports (NOVA)

  • Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG)

  • FunPlus Phoenix (FPX)

  • JD Gaming (JDG)

  • Bilibili Gaming (BLG)

  • Titan Esports Club (TEC)

  • Trace Esports (TE)

  • TYLOO (TYL)

  • Wolves Esports (WOL)

  • Xi Lai Gaming (XLG)

Broadcast Information

The event will be streamed live on the following official channels:

With direct qualification to one of the year’s most prestigious global esports events on the line, the Evolution Series Act 2 is set to deliver high-stakes competition and offer rising teams the opportunity to establish themselves among China’s elite.

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