Overview of Red Bull Home Ground 2025 Japan Qualifier
Red Bull is set to host the Red Bull Home Ground 2025, an exciting tournament for the tactical FPS game VALORANT, developed by Riot Games. This year, the main event will take place from November 13 to 16 in New York, USA. In the lead-up to this global competition, Red Bull Japan has organized a series of qualifiers that will showcase the best teams from Japan.
Qualification Stages
The Japan Qualifier for Red Bull Home Ground 2025 is divided into three stages. The initial open stage was held from September 3 to 7, where a total of 17 teams competed. Following the open stage, the top team, IGZIST, will join a selection of invited teams including CREST GAMING Zst, Delight, FENNEL, MURASH GAMING, QT DIG∞, REJECT, and SCARZ in the main stage.
Main Stage Format and Schedule
The main stage will run from September 20 to October 2 and will feature these eight teams split into two groups. They will compete in a round-robin format, engaging in home and away matches over the course of six days. The anticipation builds as fans eagerly await these matchups, which are sure to be thrilling.
Group Draw Results
The teams were recently drawn into groups during a live event, which fans can watch online. The draw results set the stage for intense competition and strategic gameplay.
Watch Parties and Streaming
Fans will have the opportunity to follow the action through dedicated watch parties hosted by popular streamers. Four notable streamers will cover all main stage matches (except playoffs):
The matches promise to provide exciting moments and showcase the skill of top-tier VALORANT players.
Future Events and Playoffs
The playoffs for the Japan Qualifier will take place on October 22 and 23, featuring the top two teams from each group, culminating in a thrilling single-elimination tournament.
About Red Bull Home Ground
The Red Bull Home Ground series is part of the official off-season events for the VALORANT Champions Tour, bringing together the strongest teams globally. After successfully launching in London in 2021, the event has evolved into a highly anticipated tournament. In 2023, it was hosted in Japan’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan, gathering over 13,000 attendees and reaching an impressive 13 million viewers online. The upcoming World Final in New York will be the 5th iteration, promising even more excitement for VALORANT fans.
For more details about the event, visit the official website.
