Summary:

  • VCT Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 runs from May 26 to June 19, 2025, with prizes of €33,000 and crucial Stage 3 qualification spots.
  • Stage 1 champion and favorite, Karmine Corp GC and traditional powerhouse G2 Gozen are among the anticipated teams. 
  • These 10 teams will play in a single round-robin group stage followed by playoffs

All-female VALORANT teams across the world are gathering for the upcoming 2025 VCT Game Changers EMEA Stage 2. This will be a fierce tournament running from May 26 to June 19, 2025, with 10 elite squads. Here are more details about the Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 including teams, schedule and format.

Qualified Teams: A Mix of Champions and Challengers

VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 gets more exciting after the participating teams are revealed. In this stage, fans will be seeing a mix of powerhouses and rising squads in the competitive gaming scene. This tournament roster includes the top six teams from Stage 1 and four squads from Contenders Series 1. 

Direct Qualifiers from Stage 1:

  • Karmine Corp GC (#1)
  • GIANTX GC (#2)
  • G2 Gozen (#3)
  • SK Nebula (#4)
  • ZERANCE MINT (#5-6)
  • HEROIC Valkyries (#5-6)

Qualifiers from Contenders Series 1:

  • AlQadsiah Corals
  • BLVKHVND
  • DVM Miss
  • Twisted Minds Orchid

The Stage 1 champion, Karmine Corp GC, is the team to beat for everyone entering Stage 2. This team proved their dominance after securing an impressive seven-series win streak. So far, they’ve only dropped just one series for the entire season. 

G2 Gozen has long established their squad among the best in EMEA Game Changers. Now, they’re looking forward to redeeming the Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 throne after disappointments from Stage 1. For this comeback, they made roster changes by replacing Petra “Petra” Stoker with Esllene “Akita” Xu. Additionally, role swaps are expected as the team adjusts to its revised lineup.

Rising squad, Twisted Minds Orchid, has been gaining traction as the potential dark horse of the season. It was a long fight for them from Open Qualifiers to Contenders Series 1 just to reach Stage 2. Some performances to keep an eye on are from talented players Lujain “Luj” Mansur and Annika “mediKa” Lambertz.

Tournament Format: Group Stage to Playoffs

Teams are now preparing for the tournament as the start date approaches closer. VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 is set to start on May 26, 2025, with the group stage. It’ll follow the familiar two-phase format throughout the rest of the event.

Group Stage (May 26 – June 11)

  • Single round-robin format with all 10 teams
  • Each team plays against every other team once
  • All matches are best-of-three (Bo3)
  • Top six teams advance to the Playoffs
  • Top two teams receive direct byes to the Upper Bracket Semifinals
  • Teams placing 3rd through 6th move to the Knockout Round
  • Bottom four teams are relegated to Contenders Series 2

Playoffs (June 15 – 19)

  • Hybrid elimination format
  • Knockout Round uses single-elimination
  • Upper Bracket Semifinals onward switch to double-elimination
  • The majority of matches are best-of-three (Bo3)
  • Grand Final and Lower Bracket Final are best-of-five (Bo5)

Every match has equal stakes to carry, making every team battle matter. It’ll be extremely helpful for teams seeking the top two positions for immediate entry to the semifinals.

Stakes and Rewards: Beyond the Prize Pool

Now, the teams are also keeping their eyes on the prizes for VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2. A total prize pool of €33,000 (approximately $36,969) will be distributed among the top competitors in the event. Beyond the cash prizes, this also serves as a pathway for later stages of Game Changers.

  • Top six teams (all playoff qualifiers) secure spots in Game Changers EMEA Stage 3
  • Teams earn EMEA Points based on their final placement, critical for qualification to the Game Changers Championship 2025
  • First place earns €15,000 and 90 EMEA Points
  • Second place receives €7,500 and 65 EMEA Points
  • Third place gets €4,500 and 45 EMEA Points
  • Fourth place takes €3,000 and 30 EMEA Points
  • Bottom four teams will be relegated to Contenders Series 2

How to Watch

Luckily for fans out there, they can catch all the action live on the official Twitch and YouTube channels. Popular content creators will also host watch parties for viewers to enjoy the matches alongside their favorite streamers. The live coverage will significantly help boost the women’s esports scene, especially in VALORANT.

Conclusion

It’ll only take a few days to wait for the exciting matches to begin in VCT 2025 Game Changers EMEA Stage 2. Only one of these ten exceptional teams will emerge as the champion after weeks of competition. Viewers can watch the tournament through official channels on Twitch and YouTube from May 26 to June 19, 2025.