by Excitement is building among VALORANT fans, especially those in Canada, as a recent leak suggests that Toronto will host a major VCT event in 2025.
According to a video allegedly from Riot Games’ esports team, VALORANT Masters Toronto is set to take place in June 2025.
This would mark the first time a significant VALORANT Champions Tour event has been held in Canada, making it a monumental occasion for the country’s passionate fanbase.
The leaked video, which featured Riot Games’ Anna Donlon and Leo Faria, outlines the locations for VALORANT’s 2025 competitive events.
? Masters 2025: Bangkok ????
? Masters 2025: Toronto ????
? Champions 2025: Paris ???? pic.twitter.com/08uGwASTpo— VALORANT Leaks & News (@VALORANTLeaksEN) August 20, 2024
The first international event of the year is expected to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, followed by Masters Toronto, and culminating with VALORANT Champions in Paris, France.
These announcements have fans buzzing, especially in Canada, where anticipation has been high for an event of this magnitude.
This isn’t the first time Riot Games has considered hosting a major esports event in Canada.
In the past, there were plans to hold the 2022 League of Legends World Championship semifinals in Toronto, but those plans were scrapped in favour of Atlanta due to COVID-19-related travel complications.
This time, however, Canadian fans are hopeful that everything will go according to plan, allowing them to experience the thrill of a VCT event on home soil.
The 2025 season will kick off in January with a return of the kickoff tournaments, leading into a new format that features a 12-team double-elimination bracket.
The top two teams from these tournaments will qualify for Masters Bangkok.
Stage 1 of the VCT league season will then determine the teams that advance to Masters Toronto.
A significant change in the format is that Stage 1 records will not carry over into Stage 2, requiring teams to maintain high performance throughout the year if they aim to reach the Champions event at the end of the season.
While Riot Games has yet to officially confirm these details across all platforms, the leaked information has already sparked widespread excitement.
Fans are eagerly awaiting Riot’s formal announcement, which is expected to come before the final match of VALORANT Champions 2024.
