Bilibili Gaming (BLG) have finally done it. After months of hard-fought battles and falling just short in Stage 1, the Chinese powerhouse lifted their first-ever regional trophy at the VCT China 2025 Stage 2 Grand Final, beating Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG) 3-1 in Chongqing. The win not only earns BLG bragging rights at home, but also secures them the #1 seed for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025.

CHEER FOR FAITH!

Congratulations to @BilibiliGaming for winning the #VCTCN 2025 Champions! The long journey has finally paid off! pic.twitter.com/ImDd6vGlQb

— VALORANT Champions Tour CN (@valesports_cn) August 24, 2025

A Rough Start Turned Into Redemption

The best-of-five showdown began with DRG looking unstoppable. Picking Sunset and running their now trademark double-Duelist comp, Akeman on Neon and SpiritZ1 on Yoru tore through BLG’s defence. Akeman dropped a 17/6/2 half, and DRG closed map one 13-2 in brutal fashion.

But if anyone thought this series would be one-sided, BLG had other plans. On their map pick Haven, whzy came alive on Neon while Knight and rushia provided consistent support. BLG built a 9-3 half before closing it out 13-8, levelling the series.

Moving into Corrode, the map was much tighter. Smart plays from both sides saw a 6-6 half, but BLG’s second pistol round win swung momentum. They closed out Corrode 13-10, putting themselves one map away from the title.

Finally on Lotus, BLG’s double Controller comp paid off. Rushia shone on Viper with a dominant first-half performance, while BLG’s retakes looked clean. Despite DRG fighting back after halftime, BLG stayed composed and sealed the deal 13-9 – locking in the series 3-1 and the championship.

The Stars of the Show

While whzy dazzled fans with his Neon plays, the standout of the Grand Final was rushia. He topped the server with a 1.13 rating, 80% KAST, 205 ACS and clutch moments when BLG needed him most. Alongside Knight’s consistency, the trio of whzy, rushia, and Knight proved too strong for DRG to handle.

Road to the Championship

BLG’s rise has been one of perseverance. They started the 2025 season with a third-place finish at Kickoff, followed by a heartbreaking Stage 1 Grand Final loss to XLG Esports. They qualified for Masters Toronto but were knocked out early.

Stage 2 was their moment. Despite an early playoff loss to DRG, BLG fought through the lower bracket, defeating EDward Gaming 3-1 to book their rematch. This time, they weren’t going to let the opportunity slip.

Final Seeding for Champions Paris

With VCT China wrapped up, the region’s four representatives for VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 are locked:

• #1 Seed – Bilibili Gaming (Stage 2 Champions)
• #2 Seed – Dragon Ranger Gaming (Stage 2 Finalists)
• #3 Seed – EDward Gaming (17 VCT Points)
• #4 Seed – XLG Esports (16 VCT Points)

It means China will be sending both of its Ascension squads (DRG and XLG) to Paris, alongside BLG and reigning world champions EDward Gaming.

VCT CN | Participating Teams

First seed: @BilibiliGaming

Second seed: @DRG_off

Third seed: @EDG_Edward

Forth seed: @XLG_Valorant

The four #VCTCN teams are set to compete in #VALORANTChampions Paris!

For the glory of the Champions, we will go all out! pic.twitter.com/dFup5ROzpC

— VALORANT Champions Tour CN (@valesports_cn) August 24, 2025

A Grand Final To Remember

The Stage 2 Grand Final at Chongqing Science Hall wasn’t just about the match. The event featured a VALORANT Mobile showmatch, a concert, and a massive drone show with 5,000 drones to celebrate VALORANT’s second anniversary in China and the mobile launch. Even Riot’s Global Head of VALORANT Esports, Leo Faria, and VALORANT Studios Head, Anna Donlon, were in attendance.

For BLG, though, the biggest celebration was lifting the trophy at last. From Stage 1 heartbreak to Stage 2 glory, the team now heads to Paris as China’s top seed, ready to test themselves against the world’s best.

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Bilibili Gaming has officially punched its ticket to VALORANT Champions Paris 2025, becoming the very first squad from VCT China to qualify for the year’s biggest international event. The tournament is set to run from September 13th to October 5th, and the Chinese side will be heading there with plenty of confidence after a strong Stage 2 showing.

The first team from #VCTCN to qualify for #VALORANTChampions Paris is @BilibiliGaming! pic.twitter.com/pYylJixQNG

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) August 20, 2025

The team locked in their spot after banking enough Championship Points, thanks to their recent upper bracket semi-final win over TYLOO, which pushed them into the Stage 2 China upper finals. That victory brought them to the top of the Championship Point standings with 16 points total this season, comfortably enough to secure qualification.

A Look Back at Bilibili’s Run

Bilibili’s journey through the 2025 VCT season has been far from straightforward.

In Stage 1, they were knocked into the lower bracket early after a 0–2 loss to Wolves Esports in the semis. But they clawed their way back in style, even getting revenge on Wolves later in the lower bracket final. The run ended just short in the Grand Final, where they fell 1–3 to XLG Esports, finishing as runners-up.

Stage 2 has told a different story. Bilibili dominated their group stage, outperforming top names like EDward Gaming, before grinding out a 2–1 series win against TYLOO in the upper bracket semis. They’ll next face Dragon Ranger in the Upper Final, but whatever happens from here, their Paris ticket is already booked.

BLG nephh looks forward to facing Paper Rex and Sentinels at VALORANT Champions Paris.

Bilibili Gaming seal their third consecutive VALORANT Champions qualification after beating TYLOO today in #VCTCN Stage 2 Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/L7iEHOSvcu

— VALO2ASIA (@VALO2ASIA) August 20, 2025

Who Could Join Them?

With Bilibili already confirmed, the question now is which other Chinese squads will head to Paris.

There are still three more spots up for grabs: one from the Championship Point leaderboard, and two from the Stage 2 playoff results.

Currently, XLG Esports and EDward Gaming are neck-and-neck in second place with 13 points each. Both sides are fighting for survival in the lower bracket—XLG taking on All Gamers, and EDG set to clash with TYLOO in the Quarter-finals. If results line up, fans could even see an XLG vs EDG showdown in the lower semis, which would be huge given their current rivalry.

Where to Watch

For those keen to follow every play, VCT China Stage 2 is being streamed live on the official VALORANT Champions Tour CN YouTube and Twitch channels. Fans in China can also catch the action in person at the Chongqing Science Hall.

With the region heating up and more tickets to Paris still on the line, the road to Champions 2025 is only just getting started, and Bilibili Gaming has made sure they’ll be leading the charge.

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