VALORANT Pick Ems 2025: Dates, Rewards & How to Play

VALORANT Esports is once again bringing fans closer to the competitive stage with the VALORANT Game Changers Championship Pick Ems 2025, powered by AWS. This interactive prediction event lets fans forecast match outcomes, team progressions, and championship results while earning exclusive in-game rewards.

For the first time, Pick Ems is integrated into both the VALORANT Esports website and the in-game Esports Hub, allowing players to participate directly and track results in real time.

What is VALORANT Game Changers Championship Pick Ems 2025?

The VALORANT Game Changers Championship Pick Ems 2025 is an official Riot Games event that invites fans to make predictions for the Game Changers Championship the global tournament dedicated to women and marginalized-gender competitors in the VALORANT ecosystem. It’s a fun, competitive way to engage with the event beyond just watching the matches.

Players predict which teams will advance, who will make the finals, and ultimately who will lift the trophy. Each correct prediction earns points, with rankings displayed on global leaderboards. Fans can also compete with friends and share their results, adding a social edge to the tournament excitement. Following recent community-focused initiatives like the KATSEYE x VALORANT Collaboration, Riot continues to strengthen player engagement through events that blend competition, creativity, and fandom and the Pick’Ems 2025 is the next exciting step in that direction.

Key Dates, Deadlines, & How to Play Pick Ems

According to Riot Games, the Pick Ems event opens November 13, 2025, at 9 AM PT. Players can modify their predictions up until the lock time, approximately 12:20 AM PT on November 20, which is about 20 minutes before the tournament’s first match begins.

The VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2025 will officially start on November 20 in Seoul, South Korea, featuring top regional teams competing for global glory.

Participating is simple and open to most regions (excluding those restricted by local laws such as China, Iran, North Korea, and others). Here’s how to play:
Visit valorantesports.com/pickems or open the Esports Hub in your VALORANT client.

• Sign in with your Riot account.
• Make your predictions choose who you think will advance through groups, win in playoffs, and claim the title.
• Lock in your picks before the first match begins on November 20.
• Watch the games live and earn points for correct predictions.
• Check leaderboards and claim your rewards based on your total score at the end of the tournament.

Pick Ems Rewards

Riot Games has confirmed exciting rewards for participants in the 2025 event:

• Aura Farming” Title – for making at least one prediction.
• Pocket Killjoy Buddy – for finishing in the top 50% of participants.
• Golden Pocket Killjoy Buddy – for finishing in the top 20% globally.
• “100%” Title – for achieving perfect picks (correctly predicting every match).
• Even if you don’t land in the top rankings, simply participating guarantees a commemorative title so there’s something for everyone.

Participating in the VALORANT Game Changers Championship Pick Ems 2025 enhances the entire viewing experience. It’s not just about predicting winners it’s about being part of the esports story, celebrating the Game Changers community, and earning unique in-game items along the way.

Every match, every upset, and every clutch moment will feel personal when your picks are on the line. So, mark your calendar, make your predictions, and join the excitement as the world’s best teams face off in Seoul for the Game Changers crown.