Sentinels qualify for EWC, G2 secure Masters Toronto spot after VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1 playoffs victories

Sentinels became the second team from the Americas to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2025 by defeating MIBR in the upper bracket final of VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1. Meanwhile, G2 Esports claimed the final regional slot for Masters Toronto 2025 by advancing to the lower bracket final.

Sentinels vs. MIBR
Sentinels secured a 2:0 victory over MIBR (13:7 on Lotus, 13:11 on Split) in the upper bracket final. The third map, Haven, was not needed as Sentinels closed out the series on the first two maps. The star of the match and MVP was Zachary “zekken” Patrone, who recorded 49 kills — 13 more than MIBR ’s Erick “aspas” Santos. Full match statistics are available via the link.

G2 Esports vs. Evil Geniuses
The fight for the final Masters Toronto slot was intense. Despite pre-match expectations of an easy win for G2 Esports , Evil Geniuses put up a serious challenge and came within two rounds of victory. In the end, G2 secured a 2:1 series win (9:13 on Lotus, 13:7 on Split, 13:11 on Pearl). The well-deserved MVP was Nathan “leaf” Orf, who tallied 59 kills — one more than Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker from EG. Full match statistics are available via the link.

VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1 runs from March 21 to May 4. During the event, 12 teams will compete for three slots at VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and Americas Points, which are essential for further qualification to VALORANT Champions.