Nodwin Gaming and Riot Games announced the NODWIN VALORANT Challengers South Asia (VCSA) 2025. Set to run from March 4 to July 14 2025, the latest edition of VCSA promises to elevate the region’s VALORANT scene with a revamped format. The tournament will feature a prize pool of INR 1.13 Cr and new opportunities for grassroots teams.
Teams Velocity Gaming (VLT) and Aura have secured their spots in the tournament through the highly competitive VCSA Qualifiers, showcasing their skill and determination. With registrations now officially closed, all eyes turn to the next stage of the competition.
NODWIN VALORANT Challengers South Asia (VCSA) 2025 Format and Key Features
Three-Split Format:
Spanning three action-packed splits, the tournament ensures year-round excitement for fans and players alike.
VCSA Qualifiers:
Before Split 1, aspiring VALORANT teams from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and Maldives had a chance to compete in open qualifiers, providing a gateway for new talent to make their mark and secure a spot in the main leg of the tournament.
Promotion and Relegation System:
Introduced after Split 1, this system will allow high-performing teams from the open circuit to enter the main stage, keeping competition fresh and inclusive.
A revamped point system has been implemented in the 2025 edition of the VCSA which guarantees a heightened spirit of competition amongst the teams and plays a vital role towards the tail-end of the season.
The points system comes into play at the end of Split 3 where the top 4 teams on the basis of accumulated points throughout the Splits will face off in the Ascension Qualifiers. The champion team from this showdown will earn the honor of representing South Asia at the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025, going head-to-head with the best teams from other Challenger tournaments in the region.
