VCT China Stage 2 2025 was held July 3–Aug 24, 2025, in Shanghai and Chongqing. This S-Tier regional Valorant league featured 12 teams (the top Chinese squads) competing in two round-robin groups (6 teams each)liquipedia.net.

Each team played Bo3 matches in Group Alpha or Omega, with the top four from each group advancing to an eight-team double-elimination playoff liquipedia.net liquipedia.net. The playoffs featured mostly Bo3 matches (with Bo5 for the Lower Final and Grand Final)liquipedia.net. Crucially, the top two teams from this Stage would directly qualify for VCT Champions 2025 (Paris), while all remaining slots were filled via Championship Points. The prize/points distribution confirmed Bilibili Gaming (BLG) earned 11 points (1st place, Champions seed) and Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG) earned 8 points (2nd place, Champions seed)vlr.gg vlr.gg.

• Participants: The field included China's strongest teams: Bilibili Gaming (BLG), Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG), EDward Gaming (EDG), XLG Esports (Xi Lai Gaming), TYLOO, All Gamers, Trace Esports, FunPlus Phoenix (FPX), JD Gaming, Nova Esports, Titan Esports Club, and Wolves Esports. (Teams were seeded into two groups based on Stage 1 results liquipedia.net.)
• Stage Format: In the group stage (Jul 3–Aug 3), each team played every other team in its group once (all Bo3). The top four from each group advanced. The playoffs (Aug 9–24) were double-elimination: all matches except the Lower Final and Grand Final were Bo3; those finals were Bo5 liquipedia.net. The top two teams from the entire playoffs qualified for Champions Paris liquipedia.net.

Group Stage Results

Group Alpha was dominated by Bilibili Gaming. BLG went 4-1 in round-robin, topping the group with a +41 round differential (9-3 map record)liquipedia.net. EDward Gaming finished second (3-2, +4) and TYLOO third (3-2, +13)liquipedia.net. In Group Omega, XLG Esports (Xi Lai Gaming) led with a 4-1 record (+30 rounds, 9-3 maps), followed by All Gamers, DRG, and FunPlus Phoenix (each 3-2)liquipedia.net. Standout group-stage facts: BLG lost only one map (to Trace Esports)esportsinsider.com, while XLG overcame early setbacks to clinch first in Omega.

After week-long round-robins, the playoff bracket (Aug 9–24) was set. In the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals, TYLOO 2-0 All Gamers and DRG 2-0 EDward Gaming advancedvlr.gg. In the Semifinals, DRG upset XLG 2-1, and BLG edged TYLOO 2-1vlr.gg. The Upper Final saw DRG narrowly defeat BLG 2-1 (on maps Haven and Lotus)vlr.gg, sending BLG to the Lower Bracket. Meanwhile, in Lower Bracket play, EDG eliminated TYLOO and All Gamers, then swept XLG 2-0 to reach the Lower Finalvlr.ggvlr.gg. In the Lower Final, BLG rebounded strongly and beat EDG 3-1.

The champion of VCT China Stage 2 2025 – Bilibili Gaming celebrates after defeating Dragon Ranger Gaming 3-1 in the Grand Finalthespike.ggesportsinsider.com.

The Grand Final (Aug 24) was a rematch of the Upper Final: BLG vs. DRG. BLG stormed back to win 3-1 on maps Haven, Corrode, and Lotus (after dropping the opener)thespike.ggesportsinsider.com. This victory earned Bilibili Gaming their first-ever VCT China title and the #1 Chinese seed to Champions Paristhespike.ggesportsinsider.com. Dragon Ranger Gaming took 2nd place (and the #2 seed). EDward Gaming's deep Lower Bracket run earned them 3rd place, narrowly edging XLG (both finished with 7 points)esportsinsider.com. (All other teams fell short.)

Key Results & Stats

• Champion: Bilibili Gaming (BLG) – defeated DRG 3-1 in Grand Finalthespike.gg.
• Runner-up: Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG).
• 3rd/4th: EDward Gaming (3rd), Xi Lai Gaming / XLG Esports (4th) – both on 7 pointsesportsinsider.com.
• Champion Points: BLG (11), DRG (8), EDG (7), XLG (7)vlr.ggvlr.gg.
• Finals MVP: Wang“whz”Haozhe (BLG), the duelists duelist. In the Grand Final, whz“racked up 66 kills”and averaged a 222 ACS (Combat Score) with 146 ADRthespike.gg esportsinsider.com. This performance earned him MVP honorsesportsinsider.com.
• Stat Leaders: Throughout Stage 2, BLG players dominated the stat charts. For example, whz averaged 253.8 ACS (K/D 1.24) across the eventvlr.gg, and fellow rookie Knight averaged 205.7 ACS (K/D 1.20)vlr.gg. DRG’s top players were solid but slightly lower: Flex1n averaged 193.0 ACS (K/D 1.03)vlr.gg and Vo0kashu averaged 212.4 ACS (K/D 1.17)vlr.gg. This disparity suggests BLG had a more explosive firepower overall.
• Prize Pool: (Not publicly disclosed, but tier was S-Tier with Riot supportliquipedia.net.)

Champions Paris Qualification

By Stage 2 rules, BLG and DRG qualified directly to VALORANT Champions 2025 (Paris) as the top two finishersliquipedia.netesportsinsider.com. In addition, two more Chinese teams earned spots via Championship Points: EDward Gaming and XLG Esports (each finishing top in the yearly points race). Esports Insider notes that“all four Chinese representatives were locked in”after the Lower Bracket Quarterfinalsesportsinsider.com. In summary, China's representatives at Champions Paris will be:

• Bilibili Gaming (BLG) – 1st seed (Stage 2 champ)esportsinsider.com
• Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG) – 2nd seed (Stage 2 runner-up)thespike.gg
• EDward Gaming (EDG) – 3rd seed (points)
• XLG Esports (Xi Lai Gaming) – 4th seed (points)esportsinsider.com

Each of these teams had strong showings in 2025, but Bilibili Gaming in particular appears most formidable. BLG capped Stage 2 by dethroning the long-time Chinese powerhouse EDward Gaming –“becoming the second team to snatch a VCT China trophy”from EDGesportsinsider.com. Their play was characterized by aggressive, high-frag duelist usage (whz on Raze/Neon, rushia on Viper, etc.) and strong team coordination. Analysts noted BLG's win“signals a new era”for the squad, with confidence“soaring”as they head to Paris thespike.gg. In contrast, Dragon Ranger showed moments of brilliance (e.g. Akeman's play on Sunset) but had uneven results. The stat dominance of BLG's roster (multiple players above 200 ACSvlr.gg vlr.gg versus DRG's single high-LC 212 ACS) and the 3-1 Grand Final win suggest BLG may be the stronger contender.

Ultimately, all eyes will be on Bilibili Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming as China's representatives in Paris – with BLG likely favored after this Stage 2 victory thespike.gg esportsinsider.com. Both teams, however, join other global qualifiers, and their detailed performance at Champions will be eagerly watched by the VALORANT community.

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