The first stage of the VCT Americas 2025 season wrapped up on May 4, with G2 Esports defeating Sentinels 3–1 in a high-stakes Grand Final. Held at the Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, the tournament featured top teams from across North and South America and delivered weeks of high-level, offline VALORANT competition.

With the win, G2 Esports secured 10 VCT Points and a direct qualification to Masters Toronto, continuing their hot streak following victories at both Kickoff 2025 and Masters Bangkok.

Though they fell short in the final, Sentinels showed strong form throughout the event and earned their own spot at the Masters. Meanwhile, MIBR had an impressive lower-bracket run, eliminating big names like LOUD and Evil Geniuses to claim third place and the last Americas seed for Masters Toronto.

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But beyond the results, this stage gave us a clear sense of each team’s trajectory heading into international play. Here’s what we learned:

VCT Americas Playoffs Results & Analysis

G2 Esports are the kings of adaptation and momentum.

G2 didn’t just win, they bounced back after a semifinal loss to Sentinels, ran through the lower bracket, and then took the Grand Final with precision and poise.

Their strength lies in tactical flexibility and mental resilience. Whether adjusting map strategies or clutching out tight rounds, G2 has proven they can stay calm under pressure and outmanoeuvre even the best. Heading into Masters Toronto, they’re not just America’s best hope, they’re global title contenders.

Sentinels Are Dangerous, But Still a Work in Progress

Sentinels run to the final showed their potential. Their upper-bracket dominance proved they can outgun and outplay top teams when they’re firing on all cylinders.

But their finals loss revealed some cracks including inconsistent map control, shaky mid-round decision-making, and a heavy dependence on star performances from Zekken and TenZ. To go deep at Masters, they’ll need a more cohesive system and contributions across the roster.

MIBR is coming for all of them.

MIBR might be the most exciting storyline from Stage 1. Long seen as underdogs, they’ve transformed into serious contenders. Their synergy is real, and their evolving playstyle makes them hard to predict.

But that unpredictability cuts both ways. While it makes prep difficult for opponents, it also leaves room for missteps. Still, with their momentum and grit, don’t be surprised if MIBR pulls off an upset or two in Toronto.

What’s Next

With G2 Esports, Sentinels, and MIBR headed to Masters Toronto, VCT Americas proved that the region is bringing power, potential, and unpredictability to the international stage. G2 may lead the charge, but all three teams have something to prove.

The VCT Masters Toronto 2025 is scheduled to take place from June 7 to June 22, 2025, at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Hall A, in Toronto, Canada.

You can watch VCT Masters Toronto 2025 live online through Riot Games’ official streaming channels:

• Twitch: twitch.tv/valorant
• YouTube: youtube.com/valorant