VCT EMEA Stage 1 Championship Results

Fnatic won the VCT EMEA Stage 1 Championship with an assertive 3-0 triumph over Team Heretics. The championship concluded on May 18, 2025. The dominant victory ensured Fnatic’s playoff spot at Masters Toronto and ascertains their status as a leading team in the EMEA region.

Fnatic’s Mastery in the Finals

Fnatic demonstrated incredible momentum in the Grand Finals. They had already defeated Team Heretics in the Upper Bracket Finals earlier in the competition with a 2-0 score. In the Grand Finals, Fnatic showed their keen strategical superiority and disciplined execution across all three maps.

Fnatic’s Victory Details

The first map, Split, concluded with Fnatic clearly in the lead, scoring 13-4 against Team Heretics. This clean sweep confirms their victory and leaves no room for doubt about their excellence in the tournament.

Additional Insights into the Tournament

The eventful tournament started on March 26, 2025, and concluded its proceedings with the grand final on May 18, 2025. Riot Games organized the VCT: EMEA Stage 1 2025 tournament, with INZONE, Red Bull, and paysafecard as sponsors. Furthermore, matches were held offline at the Riot Games Arena.

Tournament Format

The tournament adhered to a strict format including a

• Group Stage: Single Round-Robin (Best of 3)
• Playoffs: Double-Elimination (Best of 3 and Best of 5)

Fnatic’s Journey to Triumph

In a surprising twist, Fnatic had suffered a 0-2 loss against the same opponent, Team Heretics, in Week 5 of the group stage on May 2, 2025. Nevertheless, they managed a remarkable recovery in the grand final.

The final match against Team Heretics on May 18, 2025, saw another excellent performance from Fnatic. They dominated the whole game, winning on all maps including Split. This result strongly positions Fnatic at the forefront of the EMEA region in Valorant, showcasing their proficiency in rebounding from earlier setbacks and performing brilliantly when it counted the most.