OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 Launches This Week. Eight top teams will compete for a INR 29 lakh prize pool with the top three qualifying for the LAN Finals.
The OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 Split 2 (OMEN VCSA Split 2) begins on May 16, 2025. Consequently, eight competitive VALORANT teams will battle for a prize pool of INR 29 lakhs. Moreover, NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games are organizing the tournament, which features three weeks of competition.
Split 1 of the tournament generated over 10 million views across platforms. As a result, expectations are high for Split 2. The stakes are significant because only the top three teams will advance to the LAN Finals. Additionally, these teams will earn Challenger Points needed for VCT Ascension Pacific 2025 qualification.
Tournament Details
The prize pool distribution breaks down as follows:
- Split 2 Winner: ₹12,15,000
- Runner-up: ₹6,48,000
- 3rd Place: ₹4,45,500
- 4th Place: ₹2,43,000
- 5th Place: ₹1,21,500
- 6th Place: ₹1,21,500
- 7th Place: ₹81,000
- 8th Place: ₹81,000
The opening matches schedule is:
- Velocity Gaming vs Asterisk: May 16, 3:00 PM
- Reckoning Esports vs GE Academy: May 16, 6:00 PM
- Revenant x Spark vs XO IND: May 17, 3:00 PM
- DotExe Esports vs S8UL Esports (BO3): May 17, 6:00 PM
After these opening matches, the tournament will progress through three weeks of intense competition. Finally, the top performers will meet at the LAN Finals scheduled for May 31 and June 1.
Leadership Perspectives
Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder & Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, highlighted the tournament's role in developing the esports ecosystem. Specifically, he emphasized how player passion, community energy, and partner support are shaping this ecosystem. Furthermore, he noted that Split 1's strong viewership demonstrates the solid foundation being built.
Meanwhile, Sukamal Pegu, Esports Lead for South Asia at Riot Games, spoke about Split 1's success in raising competitive standards. In addition, he mentioned how it uncovered regional talent. Pegu explained that Riot Games aims to build a sustainable esports ecosystem in South Asia. Above all, their vision includes empowering players, engaging fans, and creating pathways to bigger stages.
Participating Teams
Participating Teams
The tournament features eight teams with their complete rosters:
- Velocity Gaming
- Revenant XSpark
- Reckoning Esports
- GE Academy
- S8UL
- DotExe Esports
- Asterisk
- XO IND
Each team has assembled their top talent for this competition. In particular, teams like Velocity Gaming and S8UL have strong followings in the region.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the tournament broadcasts in both Hindi and English:
- Hindi and English: NODWIN Gaming's Official YouTube Channel
- Hindi only: NODWIN Gaming's Official Facebook Page
The OMEN VALORANT Challengers South Asia 2025 represents an important development for VALORANT esports in the region. Through this tournament, NODWIN Gaming and Riot Games continue strengthening the South Asian esports ecosystem. In fact, they aim to amplify player stories, discover new talent, and unite fans in celebration of competitive gaming. Overall, this tournament serves as a critical milestone in the growth of South Asia's VALORANT competitive scene.
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