Brazil’s Top VALORANT Teams Battle in Game Changers Final for Seoul Championship Spot

The Brazilian VALORANT Game Changers circuit is entering its most crucial phase as Riot Games kicks off the Final Stage in São Paulo, where eight of the country’s best women’s and marginalized-gender teams will compete for a coveted spot at the 2025 Game Changers Championship in Seoul, South Korea. Scheduled from September 8 to October 11 at the Riot Games Arena, this high-stakes event offers not only a ticket to the global stage but also a share of the R$100,000 BRL (approximately $18,482 USD) prize pool, ensuring intense competition throughout.

The eight teams in contention include seasoned giants and ambitious challengers. Stage 2 qualifiers MIBR and Team Liquid Brazil headline the lineup, joined by 2GAME and Corinthians Esports, who secured their spots via Circuit Points. Completing the bracket are Last Chance Qualifier entrants Team Brave Soldiers, Nao Estamos Aqui, Paintress, and Stellae Gaming. Among these, MIBR and Team Liquid remain the favorites, though both have contrasting narratives heading into the final showdown.

MIBR’s resurgence in Stage 2 has been particularly remarkable. After dropping to the Lower Bracket following a semifinal defeat to 2GAME, the squad mounted a spirited comeback, eventually defeating Team Liquid 3-1 in the Grand Final. That upset victory has positioned MIBR as the team to beat in São Paulo. Team Liquid, however, retains its reputation for consistency and experience, making them formidable challengers.

The Final Stage will feature a double-elimination format. Most matches will be best-of-three, with the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final extending to best-of-five to raise the stakes. Opening fixtures include Team Liquid Brazil versus Paintress on September 8, followed by MIBR against Stellae Gaming on September 9. Later that day, Corinthians Esports will take on Team Brave Soldiers, while 2GAME faces Nao Estamos Aqui on September 10.

This year’s qualification structure adds even greater tension. Unlike previous editions, only the champion of the Final Stage will qualify directly for the Seoul Championship. Brazil does retain one additional route: the highest-scoring team in Circuit Points after this stage will advance to the Americas Last Chance Qualifier, where it will face top squads from North America and Latin America for the final global slot.

With a single direct qualification spot and an increasingly competitive field, every round in São Paulo is set to carry immense weight—not just for the trophy but for Brazil’s presence on the world stage.