The first global Valorant Champions occurred in 2021, after almost a year and half of Valorant’s release. Since then, the event has produced four champion teams—each representing a different region and with varied narratives, but all of them exciting. Below is a comprehensive look at all Valorant Champions winners, their final scores, MVPs, and the journey behind each title run. We also preview VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris, highlighting potential contenders on the horizon.
All Valorant Champions Winners (2021–2024)
| Year | Champion | Runner-Up | Final Score | MVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Acend | Gambit Esports | 3 – 2 | Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt |
| 2022 | LOUD | OpTic Gaming | 3 – 1 | Bryan “pANcada” Luna |
| 2023 | Evil Geniuses | Paper Rex | 3 – 1 | Max “Demon1” Mazanov |
| 2024 | EDward Gaming | Team Heretics | 3 – 2 | Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang |
Victory Stories: How Each Team Made Their Way to the Top
2021 – Acend (EMEA) | A Cinderella Story
In the inaugural VALORANT Champions 2021, Acend entered the Berlin event as a solid EMEA contender but far from the outright favorite. With dominant teams like Sentinels, Gambit Esports, and KRÜ Esports in the spotlight, Acend quietly built momentum in the group stage, finishing at the top of Group A.
Their playoff run was anything but easy. After defeating Team Secret 2–0 in the quarterfinals, Acend faced the red-hot Team Liquid, one of EMEA’s most hyped teams. Behind the heroics of cNed on Jett and zeek on flex roles, they took a close 2–0 series to reach the grand finals. In the final, they battled Gambit Esports, the reigning Masters Berlin champions. After going down 1–2 in maps, Acend clawed back on Icebox in an intense 14–12 overtime before closing out Split 13–8. Zeek’s clutch performances and utility usage were pivotal, earning him the MVP title.
Acend’s win not only marked EMEA’s dominance in early VALORANT but also showed that team chemistry and discipline could overcome individual firepower. It remains one of the most balanced and hard-fought title runs in Champions history.
2022 – LOUD (Brazil) | Redemption and the Rise of South America
After a strong showing at Masters Reykjavik 2022, where they lost to OpTic Gaming in the grand final, LOUD returned to Champions Istanbul with a renewed sense of purpose. Brazil’s top team had built a fearsome reputation with players like aspas, Less, and Sacy, but had yet to secure a major international trophy.
LOUD went 2–0 in the group stage, defeating ZETA DIVISION and Leviatán with commanding confidence. In the playoffs, they continued their surge by taking out DRX 2–0 and avenging their Reykjavik loss with a huge win over OpTic in the upper final (2–1). Their synergy and emotional energy on stage made them a fan favorite.
Facing OpTic once again in the grand final, LOUD came out swinging. They won 3–1 with clinical site executions and dynamic reads. PANcada was a standout across the tournament—anchoring sites, delivering clutch rounds, and maintaining composure in high-pressure scenarios, earning him the MVP.
This victory marked the first time a South American team won a global Riot FPS title. LOUD’s triumph transformed Brazil.
2023 – Evil Geniuses (NA) | From Underdogs to Unstoppable
No team had a more unpredictable rise to the top than Evil Geniuses in 2023. Starting the year as one of the least favored teams in VCT Americas, EG struggled through early stages and faced constant criticism. Their mid-season decision to promote Demon1 to the main roster changed everything.
Once Demon1 joined, the team’s fortunes flipped. His aggressive playmaking and synergy with IGL Boostio, alongside consistent support from jawgemo, Ethan, and C0M, gave EG the edge they needed. After a strong finish in the Americas League and a deep run at Masters Tokyo, EG arrived at Champions Los Angeles with momentum.
EG took down EDward Gaming, DRX, and LOUD en route to the grand final. There, they met Paper Rex, a beloved Pacific team known for chaotic aggression. EG’s structure and discipline outlasted PRX’s firepower. In a 3–1 victory, Demon1 showcased raw aim and perfect timing, earning the MVP award.
EG’s win marked North America’s return to the top after Sentinels’ brief 2021 run and proved that even a struggling roster could become world champions with the right synergy and talent.
2024 – EDward Gaming (China) | A Historic Breakthrough for Asia
EDward Gaming (EDG) entered the 2024 season as China’s most consistent team but had not yet translated regional dominance into international hardware. That changed in Champions Seoul/Incheon, where they delivered a statement run that rewrote VALORANT history.
EDG breezed through the group stage with a 2–0 record, dispatching FUT Esports and NRG. In playoffs, they overcame Paper Rex, 100 Thieves, and Gen.G in closely contested series that showed off both tactical growth and individual brilliance. Their duelists, particularly ZmjjKK, were relentless, while the team’s coordination proved on par with any global contender.
The grand final against Team Heretics was an epic five-map showdown. After dropping the first map on Haven, EDG responded with strong wins on Sunset and Lotus, only to be pushed to a decider on Abyss after losing Bind. In the final map, ZmjjKK exploded for a record-setting 111 kills across the Bo5, averaging 309 ACS and making a case for one of the greatest single-series performances in VCT history.
EDG’s win was more than a title—it was the arrival of China as a global force in VALORANT. ZmjjKK’s MVP award cemented his superstar status and made him the first Chinese player to lead a team to a Champions victory.
Champions Paris 2025: Preview & Potential Winners
Event Details
Champions Paris 2025 is scheduled from September 12 to October 5, with group stages at Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud and the Grand Final at Accor Arena. The prize pool is expected to be $2.25M, making it the most prestigious edition yet.
Probable Title Contenders
As of August 2025, two teams have qualified:
- G2 Esports (Americas): Firmly at the top of the standings after winning Kickoff and Stage 1, with strong Masters placements
- Sentinels (Americas): Qualified with consistent high finishes despite roster adjustments
Other strong contenders include:
- Paper Rex, Gen.G, Fnatic, T1, Team Heretics (Pacific & EMEA)
- EDward Gaming (China) — the defending Champions
Stay tuned as Paris prepares to crown the next team that will join this elite list of champions. Whether a new challenger will take the throne or whether remains to be seen.
