The upcoming Nodwin Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 is set to take the stage soon, bringing with it several exciting changes aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the tournament. A significant focus this year is to grant emerging teams ample opportunities to showcase their talents and establish themselves on the international esports platform.
This season, the Valorant Challengers South Asia presents an impressive prize pool of INR 1.13 crore, making it an enticing prospect for all participating teams. Furthermore, the champions will gain the prestigious honor of representing South Asia in the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, a vital step into the bigger arena of competitive Valorant gaming.
Overview of Tournament Structure
The Nodwin Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 has undergone notable modifications to its tournament format. Here’s a closer look at the competitive journey each team will embark on starting from Split 2:
Stage 1: VCSA Qualifier
- Teams hailing from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives compete.
- Four outstanding teams secure direct entry into the quarterfinals.
- A single-elimination format is employed to determine the top two teams advancing to VCSA 2025 Split 1.
Stage 2: Split 1
- A total of eight teams will compete, comprising 2 from the qualifiers, 2 directly invited teams, and 4 teams pre-qualified from VCSA Split 3 (2024).
- The matches will follow a round-robin format over 14 days.
- The top six teams will progress to Split 2, while the bottom two teams face relegation.
Stage 3: Promotion/Relegation Round
- The lowest two teams from Split 1 will fight against two premier teams.
- This knockout format will determine which teams retain their positions in Split 2.
This current format outlines the competitive landscape of the tournament, but additional changes are in place for this year. The enhancements include:
- Three-Split Format: This season introduces a three-split structure, enhancing excitement for both fans and players throughout the year.
- VCSA Qualifiers: Rising Valorant teams from the South Asian region will have an opportunity to participate in open qualifiers before Split 1, aiming to earn their place in the main event.
- Promotion & Relegation System: A new system allows top-performing teams from the open circuit to ascend, while lower-ranked teams battle to remain in the tournament, fostering opportunities for fresh talent.
- Revised Points System: The introduction of a new points system will heighten the stakes of each match, especially as the series progresses towards its conclusion.
- Path to VCT Ascension: At the end of Split 3, the top four teams with the most points will compete in the Ascension Qualifiers, with the winner gaining the right to represent South Asia in the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025 against elite challengers from other regions.
Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 Schedule
The Nodwin Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 will commence on March 4, 2025, and wrap up on July 14, 2025.
Currently, only the schedule for Split 1 has been announced, but we will keep you posted as new details emerge. Here is the schedule for the initial matches:
Day 1 – March 4, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Global Esports Academy (GEA) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Asterisk (AST) vs. Orangutan (OGS)
Day 2 – March 5, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Reckoning Esports (RGE) vs. S8UL Esports (S8UL)
- 6:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. AURA (AURA)
Day 3 – March 6, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Orangutan (OGS) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Asterisk (AST) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
Day 4 – March 7, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. S8UL Esports (S8UL)
- 6:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. Reckoning Esports (RGE)
Day 5 – March 8, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Asterisk (AST) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. Orangutan (OGS)
Day 6 – March 9, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – S8UL Esports (S8UL) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
- 6:00 PM IST – Reckoning Esports (RGE) vs. Orangutan (OGS)
Day 7 – March 10, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – S8UL Esports (S8UL) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
Day 8 – March 15, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. Reckoning Esports (RGE)
- 6:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. Asterisk (AST)
Day 9 – March 16, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Reckoning Esports (RGE) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
Day 10 – March 17, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. Orangutan (OGS)
- 6:00 PM IST – S8UL Esports (S8UL) vs. Asterisk (AST)
Day 11 – March 18, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Reckoning Esports (RGE) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
Day 12 – March 19, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – S8UL Esports (S8UL) vs. Orangutan (OGS)
- 6:00 PM IST – Velocity Gaming (VLT) vs. Asterisk (AST)
Day 13 – March 20, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. Revenant XSpark (RNTX)
- 6:00 PM IST – Orangutan (OGS) vs. Global Esports Academy (GEA)
Day 14 – March 21, 2025
- 3:00 PM IST – Reckoning Esports (RGE) vs. Asterisk (AST)
- 6:00 PM IST – AURA (AURA) vs. S8UL Esports (S8UL)
Teams Competing in Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025
Below are the eight teams confirmed for the Nodwin Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 1:
Asterisk
- icarus
- near
- river
- s1mple
- wAvE
- YasH
AUR4
- Enzyy
- Gambo
- Homeboy
- PRIME
- roboxfer
- SynX
GE Academy
- Envy2k
- kibojn
- LilBOii
- r1seN
- SmokeA
- Yuvi
Orangutan
- deecee
- Hoax
- Kohli
- Makaveli
- RvK
- venka
Reckoning Esports
- Bgg
- Deadly10
- Garv
- Mojo
- moner
- Rio
- Tricky
Revenant Esports
- Antidote
- Azys
- DEATHMAKER
- Georgyy
- LeVi
- Rawfiul
S8UL
- AceStaRRRRR
- diseasefinalboss
- hellff
- HYBR1DD
- k1ngkappa
- miz
- techno
Velocity Gaming
- damaraa
- Lightningfast
- lordbathura
- Madelyn
- Russ
- SkRossi
How to Watch Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025
Fans can follow the Nodwin Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025 live on various streaming platforms, including:
- Twitch: Nodwin Gaming South Asia
- Facebook: Nodwin Gaming (Hindi)
- YouTube: Nodwin Gaming South Asia, Nodwin Gaming, VALORANT Esports South Asia
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about the Valorant Challengers South Asia 2025. Prepare for an exciting tournament season!