Riot Games has officially announced the details for VCT Pacific Stage 2, which begins on July 15 and concludes with the Grand Final on August 31. This crucial stage will determine four teams from the Pacific region that will qualify for VALORANT Champions Paris, the most prestigious tournament in the VALORANT competitive calendar.
🧩 Tournament Format Explained
Group Stage (July 15 – August 10)
- 12 teams are divided into two groups: Group Alpha and Group Omega, based on a live draw.
- Teams play in a single round-robin format, with each match being a Best-of-3 (Bo3).
- After the group stage, the top four teams from each group will move on to the playoffs.
Playoffs (August 21 – 31)
- The top team from each group advances directly to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
- Teams that finish 2nd and 3rd begin in Upper Bracket Round 1.
- Teams in 4th place start from the Lower Bracket.
- The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final will be played in a Best-of-5 (Bo5) format.
🎯 Qualification for VALORANT Champions Paris
- Top 2 teams from VCT Pacific Stage 2 will earn direct slots for Champions.
- 2 more teams will qualify based on accumulated Championship Points across the season.
🧑🤝🧑 Groups and Teams
Group Alpha
- Rex Regum Qeon
- DRX
- Gen.G
- Nongshim RedForce
- Global Esports
- Team Secret
Group Omega
- BOOM Esports
- TALON
- T1
- Paper Rex
- ZETA Division
- DetonatioN FocusMe
Notable favorites include DRX, Paper Rex, and T1, known for their consistent performances. On the other hand, BOOM Esports and Nongshim RedForce are under pressure, as poor results could threaten their position in the league.
📅 Full Schedule Overview
- Group Stage: July 15 – August 10
- Two Best-of-3 matches per day
- Playoffs: August 21 – August 31
- Double-elimination format
- Finals Weekend: August 30–31
- Hosted in Tokyo, Japan
🔥 Key Matches to Watch
- July 15: BOOM Esports vs. TALON – Opening match
- July 16: T1 vs. Paper Rex – A clash between regional powerhouses
- August 10: Final group matches – Will decide the last playoff spots
🎟️ Venue, Tickets, and Streaming Details
Venues
- Group Stage & Playoffs: Sangam Colosseum, Seoul, South Korea
- Finals Weekend: LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay, Japan
Ticket Sales
- Seoul Events: Tickets available now via Interpark
- Tokyo Finals: Go on sale July 6 (2 AM BST / 6 AM PT)
Watch Online
Catch all the matches live on:
- Twitch: VCT Pacific
- YouTube: VCT Pacific
- Broadcasts available in multiple languages, including Korean, Japanese, Bahasa, Thai, and more.
📝 Summary
- VCT Pacific Stage 2 will decide 4 teams heading to Champions Paris.
- It features 12 top Pacific teams, split into two competitive groups.
- Matches run from July 15 to August 31, culminating in a live final in Tokyo.
- Expect intense rivalries, strategic plays, and regional pride on the line.
