EWC Valorant Brackets, Teams, and Prize Pools

Summary

• Esports World Cup 2025 VALORANT tournament will take place from July 8 to July 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Features 16 top teams for the massive $1.25 million prize pool with a unique four double-elimination groups into single-elimination playoffs.
• Joining the tournament are top teams such as G2 Esports, Sentinels, Fnatic, Gen.G Esports, and Paper Rex across maps.

Action is kicking off for the Valorant pro scene with the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). The highly competitive shooter title challenges major teams in a survival contest across seven competitive maps. Here’s everything you should know about EWC Valorant 2025, including the bracket, teams, and Prize pool.

Tournament Format and Structure

This 2025 EWC Valorant tournament will use a two-stage format, showcasing the world’s best teams’ talents. The group stage took off on July 8 until July 10, 2025, bringing some teams into elimination. It features four double-elimination groups with four teams each, similar to a GSL format. 

With this, every team gets multiple opportunities to prove themselves from opening matches down to the last group stage match. However, only the top two teams from each group get to advance to the playoffs, completing the eight-team bracket. Meanwhile, the playoff stage started seeing action on July 11 and will run through July 13, 2025.

It’ll be a single-elimination format, making every match count for teams wanting the top spots. All matches are played as best-of-three, except the grand final, where it’ll be a best-of-five series. 

Who Are The Teams In EWC Valorant 

Only the best out of the best came together in EWC Valorant 2025. The 16 teams roster includes champions of various regional circuits, dominating the professional competitive scene. It ensures a diverse lineup, ensuring representation across major VALORANT regions. Here are all the elite teams competing for the glory in EWC Valorant 2025:

1. 1. 100 Thieves
   2. BBL Esports 
   3. Bilibili Gaming
   4. DRX 
   5. EDward Gaming 
   6. Fnatic 
   7. Gen.G Esports 
   8. G2 Esports 
   9. Karmine Corp 
   10. NRG 
   11. Paper Rex 
   12. Rex Regum Qeon 
   13. Sentinels 
   14. Team Heretics
   15. Titan Esports Club 
   16. XLG Esports 

$1.25 Million Prize Pool For EWC Valorant 

All sixteen teams will get their fair share of the prized $1.25 million in the EWC Valorant 2025. It is definitely one of the biggest tournaments in the Valorant professional scene, making it a must-win. Beyond the title, the champion team gets to take home $500,000 alongside 1,000 EWC Club points. Meanwhile, here is a breakdown of the prize pool for all participating teams:

• • Champion: $500,000 and 1,000 Club Points
  • Runner Up: $230,000 and 750 Club Points
  • 3rd Place: $130,000 and 500 Club Points
  • 4th Place: $70,000 and 300 Club Points
  • 5th-8th Place: $40,000 and 200 Club Points
  • 9th-12th Place: $25,000
  • 13th-16th Place: $15,000

Current Bracket Updates 

With the group stage concluding, several teams exhibit standout performances across all four groups. For Group A, Paper Rex dominated with a perfect 2-0 record while Karmine Corp secured the second spot. On the other hand, BBL Esports impresses under Group B, claiming the top seed with 2-0 followed by Sentinels’ 2-1 finish.

Meanwhile, NRG reigns over Group C with 2-0 and topped all groups with +20 round differential. Below them is Team Heratics, advancing as well in the Playoffs stage. Group D also had solid performances with Fnatic’s 2-0 alongside 2-1 record of Gen.G Esports. These eight teams set the course for the playoff bracket, featuring matches between top-seeded teams. 

In the quarterfinals, Paper Rex faces Sentinels, while Fnatic against Karmine Corp. NRG will also fight against Gen.G Esports, with BBL Esports vs Team Heretics. 

Final Thoughts

Now, more action is about to unfold as the competition tightens in the playoffs stage between the remaining 8 teams. It’ll be a much-prized win for the team, taking home the EWC Valorant 2025 championship. They’ll take the victory alongside the $500,000 and 1,000 Club Points, rewarding their excellent skills and talents. So, which team are you casting your vote for?

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