- After an incredible performance tonight and a remarkable start to the season, Team Vitality has just been crowned champion of the VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 in Berlin at the end of a final against Team Liquid.
- The roster consisting of Kimmie « Kicks » Laasner, Saif « Sayf » Jibraeel, Nikita « trexx » Cherednichenko, Felipe « Less » Basso and Nikita « Derke » Sirmitev has surpassed all the greatest European teams to lead Team Vitality to the top and qualify them for VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 at the end of the month.
- This success places Team Vitality in a strong position for the rest of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025.
Tonight, Team Vitality won the VALORANT EMEA KICKOFF 2025 title. A journey marked by a thrilling French derby in the quarterfinals against Karmine Corp, a victory against the Turkish giant FUT Esports in the Winner Bracket semifinals, before concluding with a superb performance in the grand final against Team Liquid.
With this title, Team Vitality sends a strong message: VALORANT is a priority scene for the club. As CHAMPIONS will take place in Paris, the club's home turf, Team Vitality fully intends to make its mark and shine at home.
TOURNAMENT DOMINATION FROM THE FIRST MATCH
The Team Vitality roster delivered a masterful performance by defeating the best European teams. And [MVP] was crowned tournament MVP, rewarding their incredible performances since the beginning of the year.
During this final against Team Liquid, the team showed mental strength and displayed unstoppable discipline. Team Liquid struck first in 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 bounced back and won 13-6. The Bees continued their momentum on 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
This victory marks the club's first success of the season in VCT. And it is also the first time the club has won a major European title in the game. It allows them to establish themselves as one of the two best teams in the EMEA league and directly qualifies them for Masters Bangkok, which brings together the best international teams.
By defeating Team Liquid at the Riot Games Arena, Team Vitality sends a strong message: the Bees do not intend to be intimidated this season. Team Vitality has a unique chance to make history in this FPS game thanks to a roster composed of international talents from all corners of the world. Together, they hope to leave a lasting mark on the esports scene. The goal is now to repeat these exceptional performances to secure a spot at VALORANT Champions, which will be held in Paris, the club's home city, next September.
« This roster is both talented and unpredictable, it leaves nothing to chance and has an unwavering determination to win. Our players know they have the opportunity to write a new chapter in the history of esports and Team Vitality. Winning our first VCT trophy and starting the season this way is an immense pride, » states Fabien « Neo » Devide, President of Team Vitality. « We will now show all our strength in Bangkok, with our ultimate goal in sight: Champions in Paris. »