Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025: Format, Schedule, Results and More
Valorant esports enthusiasts, prepare for an electrifying start to the 2025 season as the Valorant Masters Bangkok, the first international tournament of the year, will gather eight of the world's elite teams from February 20 to March 2, 2025.
The event will unfold at the UOB Live Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together the top two teams from each of Valorant's four competitive regions: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China.
If you are still unsure about what to expect, our complete guide will talk about every aspect of the event.
UOB is no stranger to hosting top tier events and Valorant Masters Bangkok will be their newest addition (credits: UOB)Tournament Format
The Masters Bangkok 2025 will be divided into two stages: the Swiss Stage and the Bracket Stage.
Swiss Stage (February 20-24)
- Eight teams compete in a best-of-3 Swiss bracket
- Teams need two wins to advance to the Bracket Stage
- Two losses result in elimination
- Top four teams progress to the Bracket Stage
- No same-region matchups allowed in the first round
- Random draws between rounds determined matchups
Bracket Stage (February 27 - March 2)
- Four teams compete in a double-elimination bracket
- Matches are best-of-3, except for Lower Final and Grand Final
- Lower Final and Grand Final are best-of-5
- Random draw pairs competitors for initial matchups
Valorant Masters Bangkok Schedule
The tournament runs from February 20 to March 2, 2025, with a brief break between stages:
- Swiss Stage: February 20-24
- Rest days: February 25-26
- Early Bracket Stage: February 27
- Upper Finals and Lower Semifinals: February 28
- Rest day: March 1
- Lower Finals and Grand Finals: March 2
Matches are expected to begin daily at 17:00 GMT+7 (Bangkok time), with the second match of the day starting around 20:00.
Opening Matches
Thursday, 20th February 08:00 GMT: EDward Gaming vs. Team Liquid
EDward Gaming solidified their dominance in China by winning the VCT China Kickoff and are the current VALORANT Champions title holder but will see in Team Liquid a formidable opponent.
Yes, Liquid fumbled the VCT EMEA Grand Final to Team Vitality, but have showed quality and potential to go for a deep Masters run - this match is probably the closest one of the opening duels.
Thursday, 20th February 11:00 GMT: DRX vs. Sentinels
DRX are the Pacific champions and are arriving at Bangkok with momentum from the event. DRX is arguably one of the most consistent teams globally and a tough opponent for any team.
Sentinels secured second place in the Americas Kickoff after falling to G2 in the final. Sen City arrives at yet another international tournament hoping to bring their experience and fresh new talents to the trophy once again.
21st February 08:00 GMT: Team Vitality vs. T1
Team Vitality arrives as EMEA’s top seed after an undefeated run in the regional Kickoff. With star players like Derke and Less leading the charge, they are one of the tournament favorites.
T1 on the other hand, shown flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency during the Pacific Kickoff, finishing as runners-up to DRX. They have the potential, but need to address their difficulties very fast if they want a chance against Vitality.
Friday, 21st February 11:00 GMT: G2 Esports vs. Trace Esports
G2 Esports enters the tournament as the dominant champions of the VCT Americas Kickoff and the favorites in this matchup. Their undefeated streak and strong showing put Trace Esports as the underdogs, even proving their mettle by defeating EDward Gaming during the VCT China Kickoff
Championship Points
In addition to the prize money, teams will earn Championship Points based on their final placement. These points are crucial for teams as they are all aiming to qualify for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, the most prestigious event of the VCT season.
- 1st Place: 5 Championship Points
- 2nd Place: 3 Championship Points
- 3rd Place: 2 Championship Points
- 4th Place: 1 Championship Point
Where to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live through several official channels:
Viewers tuning in to the official streams on Twitch have a chance to earn exclusive in-game rewards. Confirmed drops for Masters Bangkok include:
- An unique Title (Crispy)
- An exclusive Spray (Tuk Tuk)
Additionally, many popular content creators will also host co-streams and watch parties, offering alternative viewing experiences with community interaction. The full list of channels and watch parties will be shared in the weeks leading up to the event.
Tune in from February 20th to March 2nd to witness the best Valorant action the world has to offer and see which team will claim the title of Masters Bangkok Champion. You can also follow the tournament on Strafe.
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