Welcome to the first day of the VALORANT Champions 2025 Group Stage. PRX and XLG go head-to-head for the first win of the day.
Paper Rex (PRX) and Xi Lai Gaming (XLG) kick off the opening match of the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament. The two Asian teams face off in the Group Stage, followed by another match in the same group between GIANTX and Sentinels. The atmosphere is building, and both teams are bringing high energy and great vibes to the arena. Are you ready for Champions 2025?
Where to watch the Champions 2025
As always, you can watch the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament on Riot Games’ official YouTube and Twitch channels. The matches start at 6 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. CEST.
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. After the Paper Rex vs. Xi Lai Gaming match, we’ll move on to cover GIANTX vs. Sentinels, so stay tuned to catch the highlights and the best moments from that battle too.
Paper Rex vs Xi Lai Gaming
The Purple Wall comes riding high from a sweet victory at Masters Toronto, but Xi Lai Gaming won’t make things easy. Fearless and determined, they’re ready to face one of the title favorites head-on. So far, the teams have met only once, at the HERO ESPORTS Asian Champions League 2025, where Paper Rex claimed a 2-0 victory. Now, the stage is set for a fierce VALORANT battle in the city of love.
Maps
| Teams | Map 1: Bind | Map 2: Sunset | Map 3: Ascent |
| PRX vs XLG | PRX 13 – 9 XLG | PRX 13 – 5 XLG | – |
Agents
| PRX pick | PRX player | XLG player | XLG pick |
| Viper (G1) Sage (G2) | d4v41 | happywei | Viper (G1) Cypher (G2) |
| Brimstone (G1) Omen (G2) | f0rsakeN | Viva | Brimstone (G1) Sova (G2) |
| Yoru (G1) Sova (G2) | something | NoMan | Skye (G1) Neon (G2) |
| Raze (G1) Raze (G2) | Jinggg | Rarga | Raze (G1) Yoru (G2) |
| Fade (G1) Viper (G2) | PatMen | coconut | Gekko (G1) Omen (G2) |
PRX vs XLG at Champions 2025: Match recaps
Check back here after the matches to catch the highlights from each game.
Map 1: Bind
Xi Lai Gaming came out swinging, securing an early pistol round and following it up with strong plays. However, Paper Rex was determined to assert control and showcase their signature style. Unlike the second match, this game was much more balanced, with a confident Xi Lai Gaming quickly capitalizing on PRX’s small mistakes. The first half ended tied at 6-6, leaving room for different strategies in the second half, but XLG couldn’t fully capitalize. In the end, PRX secured the win 13-9, despite XLG demonstrating impressive aim and solid positioning throughout the match.
Map 2: Sunset
The second map was far more one-sided, with Paper Rex’s strong start setting the tone for the entire match. One player stood out, living up to the hype by delivering the tournament’s first ace. Unable to respond to PRX’s relentless aggression, Xi Lai Gaming quickly fell, and the map concluded in under 40 minutes.
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