VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 1 Week 1: Rankings and Highlights

Introduction to VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 1

The Valorant Champions Tour Pacific Stage 1 kicked off on March 22, 2025, at the Sangam SOOP Colosseum in Seoul. Featuring twelve teams divided into two groups—Alpha and Omega—the tournament promises thrilling matches over an eight-week period. Week 1 set the stage for fierce competition as teams battled for playoff spots.

Week 1 Results: Alpha Group

In the Alpha Group, Global Esports emerged as a surprise leader after defeating DetonatioN FocusMe with a clean sweep. DRX also showed their dominance by narrowly defeating Paper Rex in a close series (2-1). BOOM Esports secured their win against Gen.G, leaving DetonatioN FocusMe and Gen.G at the bottom of the standings.

Week 1 Results: Omega Group

T1 led the Omega Group with an impressive victory over ZETA Division (2-1), showcasing their strength as Masters Bangkok champions. Talon Esports followed suit with a reverse sweep against Team Secret, while Nongshim RedForce and Rex Regum Qeon are yet to play their opening matches.

Standout Performances

Global Esports’ Federico 'Papi' Evangelista and Mark 'patrickWHO' Musni were key players in their team’s explosive debut. T1’s roster also demonstrated why they are considered favorites, with coordinated plays and strong map control.

Community Reactions

Fans on Reddit praised Global Esports for their unexpected dominance in Week 1 and expressed optimism about DRX’s performance. However, Team Secret faced criticism for their inability to close out matches despite strong starts.

What’s Next?

Week 2 will see more exciting matchups as teams like Team Secret aim to recover against ZETA Division, while T1 faces Nongshim RedForce. The stakes are high as teams fight for playoff spots.