International VALORANT event will return to North America after a year next June.
CANADA – Riot Games has confirmed that the second VALORANT Masters event of 2025 will take place in Toronto, the largest city of Canada the capital city of Ontario.
Stage 1 will see the top three teams from each international league qualify for VALORANT Masters Toronto, bringing the total to twelve teams.
The event is scheduled for June, with further details on dates and venues to be announced in the coming months.
The announcement of VALORANT Masters Toronto was made live during the Champions Seoul Media Day on August 21 at LoL Park Seoul. Riot Games and VALORANT leadership were present, including John Needham, President of Esports and Publishing; Anna Donlon, VALORANT Studio Head; Leo Faria, Global Head of VALORANT Esports; and Andy Ho, Executive Producer.
“We are very excited to bring our global events to three new locations next year. The first Masters of the year, happening in February, is coming to Southeast Asia, in Bangkok. From there, we will cross the Pacific and bring the VCT to the east coast of North America this time, with Masters Toronto in June. And last but not least, we are thrilled to share that we will close out the season in the city of lights, with Champions Paris.
In addition to announcing VALORANT Masters Toronto, Riot Games has revealed that Bangkok, Thailand, will host the first Masters event of the year which will also be the first international VALORANT competition to take place in Southeast Asia. After Toronto, the 2025 season will then conclude in Paris, France, which recently hosted the 2024 Olympic Games.
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