Upcoming VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals: What to Expect

VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals

The excitement is building as the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals approach! Organized by Riot Games and the VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 executive committee, this major offline event will take place at the Keio Arena Tokyo on August 23-24, 2025. This promises to be Japan's most significant e-sports tournament focusing on the tactical FPS game VALORANT.

Competing Teams

The finals will showcase three top teams that have fought valiantly throughout the season: RIDDLE ORDER, FENNEL, and NOEZ FOXX. The stakes are high as they compete for the title of annual champion and a chance to qualify for the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025. Fans are encouraged to attend and witness this battle for supremacy unfold live at the venue!

Special Talk Session

In addition to fierce competition, the event will feature an engaging talk session on Day 1. Notable players from DetonatioN FocusMe, Meiy and Akame, along with SugarZ3ro and Xdll from ZETA DIVISION, will participate. They will share insights and behind-the-scenes stories that fans won’t want to miss. The session is designed to highlight the personalities of the players and discuss the key points of the tournament.

Talk Session Details

- Date: August 23, 2025, starting at 12:00 PM
- Official Broadcast: On-site only, no online streaming.

Team Booths

Each of the eight teams that competed in the Split 3 Main Stage will have dedicated booths at the venue. Fans can expect exciting activities such as:

- Original merchandise sales
- Fan meet-and-greets

These booths will be packed with unique team experiences and exclusive items for fans to collect. Entry to the team booth area will also require a ticket.

Participating Teams and Their Offers:

- RIDDLE ORDER: Original merchandise
- FENNEL: Merchandise and original trading cards for buyers
- NOEZ FOXX, QT DIG∞, and REJECT: Merchandise sales
- ZETA DIVISION: Merchandise with player meet-and-greet opportunities
- DetonatioN FocusMe: Merchandise sales

For detailed information about each team's offerings, please check their official sites.

Ticket Sales

Ticket sales are ongoing via eplus and NTV Zero Ticket. On August 16 at 12:00 PM, an extra sale will start coinciding with the freeing of certain seats. Although premium seats have sold out, there remains limited availability for other categories. Tickets will be sold until supplies run out, so fans are encouraged to purchase early!

Ticket Sales Overview

- Final Sales Beginning: August 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM
- Sales Channels: eplus, NTV Zero Ticket
- Tickets Available: SS (with perks), S, A, B, wheelchair accessible seats

Event Features

The VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals promises various engaging content for attendees:

- Photo Spots featuring popular agents from the game
- Cypher’s Perspective Experience with a stationary camera mimicking Cypher's in-game gadget
- Cheering Boards for fans to write messages for teams and players
- Food & Drink from food trucks outside the arena (no food allowed inside the venue)

Visitor Benefits

For those attending the finals, original player cards featuring the eight advanced teams will be available as special attendee gifts. There are 40 types of cards including rare holographic limited editions.

Specified Perks Based on Ticket Type:

- Premium Seats: 5-player card set and a unique ID pass with strap
- SS Seats: 2-player card set
- Other Categories: 1-player card set

Official Merchandise

Exciting official merchandise will be available for purchase at the venue, including tees and tumblers inspired by the teams competing in the Split 3 Main Stage. Returning favorites such as foldable cushions from previous events will also be sold! Make sure to come and get your exclusive items while supporting the competition.

Merchandise Sales Details

- Location: Official merchandise area, 3F at Keio Arena Tokyo
- Sales Dates: August 23-24, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM (approximate)
- Tickets Needed for merchandise area entry.

Tournament Structure

The VALORANT Challengers Japan 2025 Season Finals includes two days of thrilling matches:

- Day 1: Features the Lower Final, showcasing FENNEL aiming for redemption against NOEZ FOXX.
- Day 2: The Grand Final, where defending champions RIDDLE ORDER will seek to uphold their title.

Commentators

Two dynamic commentatrices will guide fans through the thrilling action:

- Day 1: MC: OooDa, Commentary: Aojiro, Analysis: Retloff
- Day 2: MC: OooDa, Commentary: Free-da, Analysis: Toraneco

Showmatch

A special showmatch will take place on Day 2 featuring celebrity supporter and performer Yuuya Tegoshi, alongside notable VCT players. This unique format emphasizes the diverse appeal of VALORANT.