Riot Games has announced that the 2025 VALORANT Champions tournament, taking place in Paris, France, from 12 September to 5 October 2025, will be hosted across two venues: Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud in Évry-Courcouronnes and the Accor Arena in Paris.
The grand finals will be held at the Accor Arena, one of France’s largest indoor venues with a capacity of over 20,000 spectators. The arena has previously hosted major esports events, including the League of Legends World Championship in 2019 and the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 playoffs.
With a seating capacity of approximately 3,000, the Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud, also known as the Karmine Corp Arena, will host the group and bracket stages of the tournament.
The tournament is the main event of the Valorant esports’ calendar, featuring 16 teams from four regions: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China. Teams qualify based on their performance in regional leagues and global events throughout the season.
To manage ticket distribution, Riot Games is implementing a verification process. Fans must have a Riot Account created before 1 April 2025 with a record of VALORANT gameplay. Between 30 May and 15 June, eligible fans can register on the Champions Ticket Eligibility page. Verified individuals will receive a one-time access code via email in July, granting access to a private ticket sales page. Ticket sales commence on 10 July, with a presale for Mastercard holders on 9 July.
