Welcome to day one of the VALORANT Champions 2025 Group Stage! Up next, GX takes on SEN in the second match of the day.
GIANTX (GX) and Sentinels (SEN) are back on our screens for another thrilling VALORANT clash on the first day of the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament. One team is making its international debut, while the other has been there more times than anyone can count. Rookies vs. veterans. Who will come out on top today? Stay tuned.
Where to watch the Champions 2025 tournament
As always, you can watch the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament on Riot Games’ official YouTube and Twitch channels. The match is scheduled for 9 a.m. PT / 6 p.m. CEST, depending on the previous battle outcome.
If you’re at work or away from home and can’t catch the broadcast, stay with us! We’ll bring you live scores and match recaps in real time.
Match schedules
You can check all of the groups, match schedules, and more on the official esports.gg VALORANT Champions 2025 hub. The results will be updated daily. GIANTX and Sentinels are the last match of the day, but we still have a long tournament to watch. On Sept. 13, the VALORANT Champions come back with NRG vs EDG, followed by TL vs DRX.
GIANTX vs Sentinels
EMEA vs NA is an ancient battle, but it never gets old. For the first time, GIANTX qualified for an international event, bringing three rookies to it. On the other side, Sentinels are very used to the international stage, with two Masters titles on their pockets: Reykjavík 2021 and Madrid 2024. This is the first time the teams are facing each other, leaving an expectation in the air.
Maps
Teams Map 1: Corrode Map 2: Sunset Map 3: Haven | GX vs SEN GX 6 - 13 SEN GX 13 - 4 SEN GX 13 - 9 SEN |
Agents
GX pick GX player SEN player SEN pick | Fade (G1) Sova (G2) Sova (G3) Cloud Zellsis Vyse (G1) Breach (G2) Killjoy (G3) | Vyse (G1) Cypher (G2) Cypher (G3) westside jonhqt Viper (G1) Cypher (G2) Viper (G3) | Yoru (G1) Neon (G2) Neon (G3) ara zekken Neon (G1) Neon (G2) Neon (G3) | Viper (G1) Breach (G2) Breach (G3) Flickless N4RRATE Fade (G1) Fade (G2) Sova (G3) | Omen (G1) Omen (G2) Omen (G3) GRUBINHO bang Omen (G1) Omen (G2) Omen (G3) |
GX vs SEN at Champions 2025: Match recaps
Check back here after the matches to catch the highlights from each game.
Map 1
Ara is finally back and in good health! Despite a strong start, GIANTX managed to reach a 6-6 tie at halftime. However, the second half proved difficult, as confident Sentinels dominated the stage. GIANTX couldn't win one single round in that second half. That didn’t stop GIANTX from resetting for the next match, where things played out very differently.
Map 2
The second map hit differently. GIANTX, clearly the underdog against a fan-favorite Sentinels, delivered an outstanding performance. They started strong, winning the pistol round, and GIANTX’s Cloud stood out as both an IGL and a player. His Sova finished the match with an impressive 23/9/5, giving Sentinels a tough time. The map ended 13-4 in GIANTX’s favor.
Map 3
The third map was a rollercoaster of emotions. When GIANTX fell behind 0-6, most people had started to lose hope for their victory. Sentinels looked dominant on their attack side, yet GIANTX’s mental resilience kept them in the game, allowing them to win four rounds in the first half. But Sentinels never saw what was coming. In the second half, something changed. Whatever speech Cloud gave clearly worked. A revitalized GIANTX fought back from a rough start, balanced the game, and ultimately won 13-9 against the favorites, securing the first victory for the EMEA region.
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