The VALORANT Champions Tour Pacific has officially announced its group compositions for Stage 2, introducing significant changes that will reshape the competitive landscape for the upcoming phase. Following a special draw held on May 11, 2025, three pairs of teams were selected to switch between Group Alpha and Group Omega, creating fresh matchups and rivalries for the July competition.
The Draw Process
The group redistribution followed a structured format with teams organized into three distinct pools based on their Stage 1 group stage performance:
- Pool 1: First and second seed teams
- Pool 2: Third and fourth seed teams
- Pool 3: Fifth and sixth-seed teams
From each pool, one pairing was randomly selected to switch groups. The results saw BOOM Esports and Rex Regum Qeon (first seeds) exchanging places, Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce (fourth seeds) swapping groups, and DetonatioN FocusMe and Team Secret (sixth seeds) also switching sides.
New Group Compositions
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
Exciting Matchups on the Horizon
The newly formed groups promise thrilling encounters, particularly in Group Alpha, where Stage 1 grand finalists RRQ and Gen.G will face off in a highly anticipated rematch. Group Alpha now features three of the top-four finishing teams from the playoffs, creating what many are already calling the “group of death.” The group also includes three of the region’s four Korean teams, setting up intense regional rivalries.
Meanwhile, Group Omega will see the region’s two Japanese squads, ZETA DIVISION and DetonatioN FocusMe, go head-to-head. This group also features BOOM Esports, TALON, and Paper Rex, three of the strongest Southeast Asian teams in the league, promising exciting clashes between these regional powerhouses.
Path to Champions 2025
Unlike the 2024 season, this year’s format treats each stage independently, giving teams a clean slate for Stage 2. This means previous results won’t carry over, offering underperforming teams from Stage 1 a fresh opportunity to qualify for Champions 2025.
VCT Pacific Stage 2 is scheduled to begin in July 2025, with the grand finals weekend of the playoffs to take place in Tokyo, Japan. The $250,000 prize pool and championship points distribution will add further stakes to the competition, with each match victory in the group stage earning teams valuable circuit points that could determine their season’s fate.
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