Ascending to New Heights: Ascension EMEA 2025 Ignites the Road to VCT 2026

This article provides an overview of upcoming competitive events and scheduling details for the Valorant Champions Tour 2025 circuit, along with insights into the progression toward the next season.

The season for 2025 has officially concluded with the Champions event held a few weeks ago, yet additional activities are underway to ensure that preparations for the 2026 season are well in hand as the New Year nears.

This weekend brings the Ascension EMEA 2025 competition, where eight teams will strive to secure one of the two available positions within the top division of the VCT. The tournament will take place live at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, and further details on the competing teams can be found below.

• A list of the eight teams that achieved qualification for Ascension EMEA 2025.

The tournament employs a double-elimination system, where each matchup is resolved by a best-of-three series series. This means each team has two chances; If a team suffers two defeats, they are eliminated removed from the competition. The schedule for the event follows this structure closely.

Each day’s events commence at 16:00 BST/17:00 CEST. Even though the group stages will not have a live audience, organizers promise a refreshed and engaging broadcast experience that is expected to capture viewers' attention. Fans will, however, be present during the final two showdays.

The anticipation builds as spectators wonder which team will succeed and move forward into the VCT arena.