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[UPDATED] All Teams Qualified to the Esports World Cup 2025 VALORANT

[UPDATED] All Teams Qualified to the Esports World Cup 2025 VALORANT

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Martin Arévalo-Östberg

24 May, 2025, 13:15

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Last updated: 26 May, 2025, 02:03

The Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC) will host some of the best teams in VALORANT as they battle to add another international to their tally, as well as come away with the biggest cut of the $1,250,000 USD prize pool. The EWC will deliver exciting VALORANT action to our screens when the tournament kicks off on the 8th of July.

Which squads will make up the complete roster of 16 teams competing at the event? Let's have a look.

Teams Qualified for EWC 2025

The EWC 2025 will have four representatives from each VCT region present at the tournament. Two of these qualify straight through their respective Stage 1 tournament, while the remaining two go through a regional qualifier to compete for a spot at the EWC.

Here's the complete line-up so far:

Americas

From VCT Stage 1:

From Qualifier:

EMEA

From VCT Stage 1:

From Qualifier:

China

From VCT Stage 1:

From Qualifier:

Pacific

From VCT Stage 1:

From China Evolution Series Act 2:

VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025
This promises to be an exciting year for competitive VALORANT. (Credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

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With the introduction of VALORANT, the Esports World Cup 2025 will add a new chapter to the game's fiercely competitive international scene. The EWC will launch after the grand conclusion to Masters Toronto, meaning we get to watch the best teams in the world compete back-to-back.

Do you believe your region has what it takes to triumph over the opposition? Find out when the EWC kicks off July 8th.

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