By Sagar V. Mankar 
T1 just pulled off an amazing comeback to win Valorant Masters Bangkok 2025, beating G2 Esports 3-2 in a thrilling grand final that went the distance. The victory crowns them as the first international champions of the 2025 season.
The Road to the Finals
Both finalists had quite a journey through the tournament. G2 Esports looked nearly unstoppable after an early loss to EDward Gaming in the Swiss stage. They went on a tear, not dropping a single map until the grand finals.
T1, however, had a rougher path, losing early matches in both the Swiss stage and the first round of playoffs. But they refused to give up, making an impressive lower bracket run that set up their showdown with G2.
The Final Showdown
The finals was a back-and-forth affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats:
- Map 1 (Lotus): G2 dominated with a convincing 13-5 win
- Map 2 (Haven): T1 bounced back with a 13-9 victory to tie things up
- Map 3 (Abyss): G2 regained the lead with a tight 13-11 win
- Map 4 (Split): T1 forced overtime and won 15-13 to stay alive
- Map 5 (Pearl): In the nail-biting decider, T1 pulled out a 16-14 overtime win
The final map had everything you could want in a championship match – clutch plays, momentum swings, and incredible tactical decisions that culminated in T1’s victory.
Tournament MVP
Tae-o “Meteor” Kim from South Korea was named the final MVP for his outstanding performance. His clutch ace during the critical fourth map helped spark T1’s comeback and turn the tide of the entire series.
Prize Distribution
The final prize pool breakdown:
- T1: $250,000 and 5 VCT points
- G2 Esports: $100,000 and 3 VCT points
- EDward Gaming: $65,000 and 2 VCT points
- Team Vitality: $35,000 and 1 VCT point
- DRX and Team Liquid: $15,000 each
- Sentinels and Trace Esports: $10,000 each
Record-Breaking Viewership
According to Esports Charts, the tournament was a massive hit with viewers. The grand final between T1 and G2 peaked at over 1.3 million concurrent viewers – double the audience of the second most popular match.
The Korean audience showed up in full force to support T1, setting new viewership records for Korean-language broadcasts in Valorant. Tournament organizers reported that the event peaked at over 4.3 million viewers across all platforms, making it the most-watched event in Valorant Masters history.
This victory marks a huge achievement for T1, who had never reached these heights in Valorant before. They entered as underdogs (having finished 11th-12th at Masters Shanghai 2024) but proved all the doubters wrong with their incredible tournament run.
The next major international Valorant event will be Masters Toronto 2025, scheduled to run after the conclusion of the regional league matches from March to May. The top teams from each of the four VCT partner regions will compete for a million-dollar prize pool.