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The tournament is scheduled to run from March 4 to July 14, 2025.
Riot Games has renewed its partnership with India-based NODWIN Gaming to operate the 2025 Valorant Challengers South Asia (VCSA) tournament. Running from March 4 through July 14, 2025, the competition serves as the premier Valorant circuit for the South Asian region, encompassing teams from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.
The 2025 iteration introduces a revamped three-split format designed to foster year-round engagement and provide clearer pathways for grassroots talent. A new promotion and relegation system will be implemented following the first split to ensure competitive fluidity. The season concludes with a points-based system, where the top four teams compete in the Ascension Qualifiers for a chance to represent the region at the VCT Ascension Pacific 2025. The tournament features a total prize pool of INR 1.13 crore, approximately $129,600 USD.
This collaboration underscores the ongoing efforts of both organizations to build a sustainable esports ecosystem in South Asia. NODWIN Gaming, a subsidiary of Nazara Technologies, continues to expand its global footprint through strategic acquisitions, including recent investments in tournament organizers and marketing agencies such as StarLadder and Freaks 4U Gaming. By integrating a more inclusive structure for emerging teams, the organizers aim to elevate the professional standard of the region's competitive Valorant scene.
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