VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2: Format, Groups, and Schedule
- Miguel Méndez
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
The top-tier Valorant circuit in the Americas is gearing up to resume competition with the start of VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2, scheduled for July 18. This tournament will not only crown the season’s second champion but also determine the three teams that will join G2 Esports in representing the region at Valorant Champions 2025.
With teams fighting for championship points from day one, the tournament promises intense competition and top-level matchups. Here’s everything you need to know about VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2: format and group stage details.
VCT Americas Stage 2 Takes Place From July 18 to August 31: Full Schedule, Teams, and Where to Watch
Stage 2 of VCT Americas will kick off with a group stage where 12 teams will be split into two pools of six, competing in a single round-robin format.
Alpha Group
2Game Esports
Cloud9
Evil Geniuses
FURIA
G2 Esports
Sentinels
Omega Group
100 Thieves
KRÜ Visa
Leviatán
LOUD
MIBR
NRG
The top four teams from each pool (Alpha and Omega) will advance to the playoffs, seeded based on their performance. The top team from each group will skip Round 1 of the playoffs, while the fourth-place teams will begin their run in the lower bracket. All matches will be best-of-three, except for the Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final, which will be played as best-of-five series.
Schedule for VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2
The group stage will kick off on July 18, with the opening matchups featuring Cloud9 vs. FURIA and Leviatán vs. LOUD. Riot Games has released the full schedule for VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2, including all weekly matchups and the Grand Final scheduled for August 31.
The finalists of the VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2 playoffs will qualify directly for VALORANT Champions 2025, set to take place in Paris, France, starting September 12. Thanks to the new seeding and points system, any team that accumulates the highest circuit points can also secure a spot at the world championship.
G2 Esports secured the first spot at Champions in Paris after winning Stage 1 and finishing in the top four at Masters Toronto, earning enough championship points for early qualification.