VCT 2025 Game Changers North America Stage 1 concluded with a dramatic Grand Final on Sunday, as Shopify Rebellion Gold (SRG) bested Wadadaa in a 3-1 victory. As the tournament favorites, SRG entered with everything to lose, while Wadadaa fought to prove they deserved to be in the final spotlight.

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Full Map Recap

Map 1: Pearl

SRG set the tone early with six dominant rounds. sarahcat led the charge with a flawless 3:0 Opening Duel record and an ACS of 342. Despite minor signs of life from Wadadaa, their struggles with communication and coordination ultimately cost them the map.

Map 2: Haven

The second map followed a similar script—SRG controlled the pace while Wadadaa scrambled for answers. Australis tried to rally her squad with standout plays in rounds 6 and 10, but it wasn’t enough. The grit Wadadaa showed in the lower bracket was notably absent here.

Map 3: Sunset

Facing elimination, Wadadaa came alive. They snagged the first two rounds and stayed competitive in a true back-and-forth battle. SRG faltered with uncharacteristically weak individual performances, and Wadadaa narrowly pulled ahead to keep their hopes alive.

Map 4: Lotus

Fresh off their win, Wadadaa seemed to be in a better headspace. The team struck first again, but SRG responded with precision. dodonut and meL rose to the occasion with ACS scores of 302 and 283, respectively. Wadadaa went on a tear with seven straight rounds, but SRG held strong, closing out the last four rounds to secure the championship.

Overall

SrG’s victory cements their dominance in the Game Changers circuit, while Wadadaa’s impressive run showcases the emergence of a serious new contender. With both teams raising the competitive bar, the future of the league has never looked brighter. Check out the full match stats below.

SRG

Wadadaa