NRG Crowned Valorant Champions 2025 After 3:2 Victory Over Fnatic

The grand final of Valorant Champions 2025 brought fans an unforgettable spectacle as NRG edged out Fnatic in a dramatic best-of-five series. With a 3:2 scoreline, the North American squad claimed the world championship title and solidified their place in Valorant history.

Corrode — 13:3 (NRG)

NRG set the tone for the grand final with a crushing win on Corrode. After a quick adjustment to Fnatic ’s early aggression, they ran away with the first half 9:3 and closed the map flawlessly, starting the series 1:0.

Lotus — 13:6 (NRG)

Momentum carried over to Lotus, where NRG continued to dominate. Their discipline in defense and sharp executions in attack left Fnatic with few options. With a 13:6 victory, NRG surged ahead 2:0 and looked to close the series early.

Abyss — 15:13 (Fnatic)

Fnatic, unwilling to go down without a fight, struck back on Abyss. In one of the most intense maps of the final, both teams traded blows round after round. In the clutch, Fnatic held strong, taking the map 15:13 and keeping their title hopes alive.

Ascent — 13:8 (Fnatic)

Carrying their momentum, Fnatic imposed their aggressive style on Ascent. Their map control and coordinated team play overwhelmed NRG, resulting in a 13:8 win. The series was tied 2:2, setting the stage for a decisive final map.

Sunset — 13:5 (NRG)

With everything on the line, NRG delivered a statement performance. From the opening rounds, they dictated the pace, shutting down Fnatic’s offense and never looking back. The dominant 13:5 finish crowned NRG as the Valorant Champions 2025 winners.

Conclusion

In one of the most dramatic grand finals in Valorant history, NRG triumphed over Fnatic 3:2, proving their resilience and championship mentality. Fnatic fought valiantly, rallying from a 0:2 deficit, but ultimately fell short on the deciding map.

With this victory, NRG lift the Champions trophy and etch their names into Valorant’s legacy as the 2025 world champions.

Valorant Champions 2025 – Prize Pool Distribution ($2,250,000 USD)

• 1st place – $1,000,000 — NRG
• 2nd place – $400,000 — fnatic
• 3rd place – $250,000 — DRX
• 4th place – $130,000 — Paper Rex
• 5th–6th place – $85,000 — Team Heretics, MIBR
• 7th–8th place – $50,000 — G2 Esports, GIANTX
• 9th–12th place – $30,000 — XLG Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, Team Liquid, T1
• 13th–16th place – $20,000 — Sentinels, Bilibili Gaming, EDward Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming

VALORANT Champions 2025 is the largest tournament in the VALORANT discipline, serving as the grand finale of the VALORANT Champions Tour that took place throughout 2025. The event brings together 16 of the best teams from around the world to compete for a prize pool of $2,250,000. It is being held in Paris, France.