As Valorant gears up for Season 25 Act 3, Riot Games has officially outlined the schedule for the next installment of Premier, the competitive mode designed to connect everyday players with the esports ecosystem.
In this article, we’ll dive into the V25A3 schedule, explore how Premier works, and look at what players can expect moving forward.
What is VALORANT Premier?
Launched in 2023, Premier was Riot’s response to a burgeoning need: players wanted something more than Ranked matches; they needed a managed, team-based competitive experience without requiring them to go completely pro. Premier provides that middle ground, a season-long competition where players can form teams, play scheduled matches, and strive for qualification to official Valorant tournaments.
In contrast to Ranked, where matches are primarily random and player-specific, Premier focuses on teamwork, communication, and season-long reliability. Groups earn points throughout the season, and top-performing teams move into a Playoff bracket in the hopes of securing exclusive rewards and more Valorant esports opportunities.
For pro-bound players, Premier is not merely about bragging rights; top teams, especially those in the Contender Division (the top division), can advance to regional Valorant Challengers Leagues, the official entry point for the global competitive circuit.
VALORANT Premier V25A3 Full Weekly Schedule
Each Premier season lasts across multiple weeks, with predetermined maps and organized match windows. Teams have to play two matches a week on a set map. Here is the scheduled V25A3:
- May 7–11, Map: Haven
- May 14–18, Map: Lotus
- May 21–25, Map: Sunset
- May 28 – June 1, Map: Pearl
- June 4–8, Map: Icebox
- June 11–15, Map: Ascent
- June 18–21, Map: Split
After the weekly matches, the Playoff phase will kick off on June 22, 2025. Players with sufficient points under their belt through the regular season will qualify. Winning teams at the Playoffs will receive exclusive rewards within games, such as banners, gun buddies, and titles.
How Premier Points and Playoffs Work
Over the course of the season, teams accrue Premier Score Points from match outcomes:
- Win: 100 points
- Loss: 0 points
- Forfeit/No-Show: -25 points
There is a minimum point threshold (which Riot will usually announce nearer the Playoff date) that must be reached for participation in the Playoff tournament. Presence also plays a role; teams that show up consistently for matches stand a better chance of qualifying, even if they lose all their games.
Dominant Contender Division teams can open up new doors. High-performing Contender teams might be invited to compete in a Challengers Qualifier, with only a few steps between them and competing on a professional Valorant stage.
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