VCT Ascension 2025 Teams: Challenger Rosters

As six squads transition from VALORANT’s top-level competition, the VCT structure will accommodate burgeoning organisations through the VCT Ascension 2025 competition.

The premier squads emerging from the Challengers series — alongside select teams making their way back from the VCT — will engage in battles within their respective regions, aiming to secure their spot in the league come 2026.

A quartet of Ascension tournaments are scheduled to unfold across the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China regions, with each event showcasing a unique lineup of teams.

Envy is poised to enter the tournament as a formidable competitor, showcasing exceptional performance throughout the year, notably securing the second position in Challengers 2025 North America: Stage 3.

Conversely, TSM encountered notable obstacles; nevertheless, the players manifested their latent capabilities to clinch victory in Stage 3. Observers should also monitor Team Solid, distinguished by players such as dgzin and havoc, bearing the capacity to overcome rival factions.

The victorious team from this event will transition to the International League. G2 Esports has solidified its presence in VCT for the upcoming year by qualifying for Champions Paris. Meanwhile, 2GAME Esports has been relegated back to Challengers after failing to secure a spot within the top eight of the Championship Points leaderboard.

Here is the roster of teams that have secured their place in VCT Ascension Americas:

Twisted Minds will strive to reassert its dominance on the VCT Ascension 2025 stage, particularly after an abrupt departure in Challengers Stage 3.

BBL PCIFIC warrants close attention, benefiting from an affiliate alliance with BBL Esports, and stands as a leading tier 2 team within the region, having amassed four tournament triumphs thus far in 2025.

In contrast to the Americas, VCT EMEA is set to receive a pair of fresh entrants, following the relegation of both Gentle Mates and Apeks back to Challengers.

Below is the full list of teams set to participate in VCT Ascension EMEA:

With both Nongshim RedForce and BOOM Esports transitioning to Ascension after their top-eight finish in VCT Pacific Stage 2, the forthcoming Ascension event will encompass a total of 10 teams.

The region is notably competitive, also featuring assertive teams such as FULL Sense, NAOS Esports, and RIDDLE.

These are the teams preparing to engage in VCT Ascension Pacific:

Between Dragon Ranger Gaming and XLG Esports, the team concluding with a lower rank at Champions 2025 will make its way back to Ascension, thus amplifying the challenge for other teams aiming to seize the promotion opportunity.

Rare Atom emerges as another team displaying consistent strength within the tier 2 circuit, standing with a substantial prospect to embody China on the worldwide stage.

Consult the list of teams contending for a VCT spot in 2026 at VCT Ascension China detailed below: