What happens when a top esports team can’t compete but still wants to celebrate? Team Vitality has the perfect answer. They’re making Paris the coolest place for VALORANT fans during Champions 2025.
The Big Fan Party Plan
Team Vitality calls their project “The Fans Rendez-Vous.” Even though no French team made it to VALORANT Champions 2025, Vitality decided to throw the biggest fan party ever. They want to make Paris feel like the esports capital of the world.
The party runs every weekend from September 12 to October 5. That’s the whole time Champions is happening. Vitality will welcome teams from around the globe to their home city.
V.Hive Opens Its Doors
Team Vitality’s gaming space, called V.Hive, is getting a complete makeover. They’re turning it into VALORANT heaven with help from big brands like EVNIA, ASUS, Magnum, and Riot Games.
Here’s what fans can do at V.Hive,
- Try out brand new gaming monitors
- Play VALORANT on top equipment
- Watch all the Champions matches live
- Buy exclusive Team Vitality merchandise
- Hang out with other VALORANT fans
Location: 102 Boulevard de Sébastopol, 75003 Paris
Time and Dates:
- Monday to Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Getting there is easy. Take the subway to Strasbourg – Saint-Denis station or hop on bus lines 38, 39, N13, or N14.
Free Rides to the Tournament
Here’s the coolest part: Team Vitality is giving fans free rides to watch Champions matches! They teamed up with Crédit Agricole to run special shuttles from V.Hive straight to the tournament venue in Évry-Courcouronnes.
The shuttle rides aren’t just transportation. Fans get exclusive goodies during the trip. It’s like a rolling party bus to the biggest VALORANT event of the year.
To get on the shuttle, fans need to sign up on the official Fans Rendez-Vous page. Spots will fill up fast.
Meet Your Heroes
On September 13, Team Vitality is hosting a special meet and greet. Fans can talk face-to-face with some of their favorite players and coaches.
Who’s Coming,
- Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev (star player)
- Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu (rising talent)
- Kimmie “Kicks” Laasner (team support)
- Daniel “Faded” Hwang (head coach)
Fans need a special ticket to join the meet and greet. The tickets are free but required for entry. Get yours at the Fans Rendez-Vous website before they run out.
Special Paris Gear
Team Vitality created a brand new jersey just for Champions 2025. The “Alternate 2025” jersey takes inspiration from the French flag. It’s perfect for showing French pride during the tournament.
The team is also making special Paris-themed merchandise. This gear celebrates both the city and VALORANT. Fans can only get these items during Champions week.
Why This Matters
Team Vitality’s fan program shows what esports is really about. It’s not just about winning tournaments. It’s about bringing people together who love the same games.
Even though Vitality didn’t qualify for Champions, they’re still part of the celebration. They’re using their home city advantage to create something special for all VALORANT fans.
This program could change how teams think about big tournaments. Maybe other organizations will copy Vitality’s idea in the future.
Paris becomes the perfect place for any VALORANT fan during Champions 2025. Whether you have tournament tickets or not, Team Vitality made sure there’s something fun to do.
The “Fans Rendez-Vous” proves that sometimes the best way to compete is by bringing everyone together to celebrate the game they love.
Sarah Smith is a passionate gamer girl who loves playing Valorant in her free time, climbing the ranks to Ascendant 3 with a peak of Immortal 1. When she's not locking down sites as a Cypher main, she’s fragging out with Reyna, Jett, or supporting with Skye. Her favorite maps include Haven, Ascent, and Fracture, where she loves using her go-to weapons like the Vandal, Marshal, Stinger, and Ghost. A big fan of stylish plays, Sarah rocks her favorite skins from the VCT 2021 bundle, Prime, and Nocturnum collections.