- After an incredible performance tonight and a remarkable start to the season, Team Vitality has just been crowned champion of VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 in Berlin after a final against Team Liquid.
- The roster of Kimmie “Kicks” Laasner, Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel, Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko, Felipe “Less” Basso and Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev outperformed all the biggest European teams to lead Team Vitality to the top and qualify them for the VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 at the end of the month.
- This success puts Team Vitality in a strong position for the rest of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025.
Team Vitality claimed the VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 title tonight, featuring a thrilling French derby in the quarter-finals against Karmine Corp, a win over Turkish giants FUT Esports in the Winner Bracket semi-finals, and a stunning performance in the grand finals against Team Liquid.
With this title, Team Vitality sends a strong message: VALORANT is a priority scene for the club. While the CHAMPIONS will take place in Paris, the club's homeland, Team Vitality intends to make an impression and shine at home.
TOURNAMENT DOMINATION FROM THE FIRST MATCH
Team Vitality's roster delivered a masterful performance, winning against the best European teams. And [ MVP ] was crowned the tournament's best player, rewarding his incredible performances since the beginning of the year.
In this final against Team Liquid, the team showed mental strength and displayed unstoppable rigor. Team Liquid struck the first blow of the Grand Final by taking the first map with a narrow 13-10 victory. The opposing team continued their momentum in the second game with a 13-7 victory on Haven. On Lotus, however, Team Vitality pulled themselves together and took a 13-6 victory. The Bees continued their momentum in Bind, where they won 13-7, which led to a final on Fracture where Team Vitality made a magnificent comeback by winning 13-8.
FIRST VCT TROPHY FOR TEAM VITALITY
The win marks the club's first success of the season in VCT. It is also the first time the club has won a major European title on the game. It allows them to establish themselves as one of the two best teams in the EMEA league and qualifies them directly for the Bangkok Masters bringing together the best international teams.
By defeating Team Liquid at the Riot Games Arena, Team Vitality is sending a strong message that the Bees are not about to be intimidated this season. Team Vitality has a unique chance to make history in this FPS game thanks to a roster of international talent from all over the world. Together, they aim to leave a lasting mark on the esports scene. The goal now is to repeat these exceptional performances to secure a spot at the VALORANT Champions, which will be held in Paris, the club's hometown, this September.
“ This roster is both talented and unpredictable, leaving nothing to chance and possessing an unwavering determination for victory. Our players know that they have the opportunity to write a new page in the history of esports and Team Vitality. Winning our first trophy in VCT and starting the season in this way is an immense pride ,” said Fabien “Neo” Devide, President of Team Vitality . “ We will now demonstrate all our strength in Bangkok, with our ultimate goal in sight: the Champions in Paris .”