Riot Games has reintroduced the Pick’Ems challenge for VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025, allowing players to make tournament predictions directly through the game client and online. The challenge was launched alongside Patch 10.10, giving fans a new way to engage with the event and earn exclusive in-game rewards.
This guide explains how the Pick’Ems system works, how to participate, and what to expect during the tournament.
Overview of VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025
The tournament begins on June 7th, 2025, and will take place at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Canada. A total of 12 teams will compete for a $1 million prize pool.
The structure is divided into two main phases:
- Swiss Stage (June 7–12): Eight teams will play in a Swiss-system format. Teams must win two matches to qualify for the Playoffs or lose two to be eliminated. The top four teams from this stage will move on.
- Playoffs (June 13–22): These four teams will join the four regional winners from VCT Stage 1: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China. This stage will use a double-elimination bracket, featuring best-of-three (BO3) matches, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which will be best-of-five (BO5).
How the Pick’Ems Challenge Works
With the Pick’Ems challenge, players can make match predictions and track their accuracy throughout the tournament. According to Leo Faria, Global Head of VALORANT Esports, Pick’Ems is available both in-game and on the official website as of Patch 10.10.
Swiss Stage Predictions
- Participants must predict four teams that will qualify from the Swiss Stage to the Playoffs.
- Extra points are awarded for choosing a team that qualifies with a perfect 2-0 record.
Playoffs Predictions
- Fans will complete a full bracket prediction for the double-elimination Playoffs.
- Points are earned based on how accurately the teams’ progress is predicted, especially in later rounds.
Rewards and Leaderboards
Everyone who participates in Pick’Ems will receive an exclusive in-game title. Additional rewards are based on how well predictions perform compared to the broader community:
- Top 50% of players will receive extra prizes.
- Top 20% will earn even more exclusive rewards.
Exact reward details have not yet been announced, but Riot has confirmed that more information will follow as the event approaches.
Players can also view how their predictions compare to those of community leaders, content creators, and esports analysts via the VALORANT Community Leaderboard.
How to Participate
To join the Pick’Ems challenge:
- Log in to VALORANT or visit the Pick’Ems webpage (accessible once updated).
- Navigate to the Pick’Ems section from the main menu.
- Submit your predictions for the Swiss Stage.
- Return during the Playoffs phase to make bracket predictions.
- Check your progress and compare with the leaderboard.
Participation is free and open to all VALORANT accounts.
Summary
VALORANT Masters Toronto 2025 offers fans the opportunity to engage with the tournament through detailed predictions and a competitive Pick’Ems leaderboard. With exclusive rewards and a focus on community participation, Pick’Ems adds an interactive layer to the Masters experience. Fans are encouraged to submit their entries early and follow the tournament closely from June 7th to June 22nd.
