NRG Sports Unveils Team For VCT 2025 Tournament
One of the biggest events in the esports calendar is undoubtedly the VCT tournament. Every year, fans wait on bated breath to see who will compete and, more importantly, who will win.
While we have to wait a few more months for VTC 2025, we now know more about the contestants. In a Twitter/X post from October 10, 2024, NRG Sports confirmed its team for the tournament.
Who is On The NRG Sports VCT 2025 Roster?
The NRG Sports VCT 2025 roster includes Ethan “Ethan” Cole, Pujan “FNS” Mehta, Sam “s0m” Oh, Adam “mada” Pampuch, and Andrew “Verno” Maust.
Along with these players, Malkolm “bonkar” Rench will be stepping in to replace Chet ‘Chet’ Singh as coach of the team. Chet has held the role since 2022. Other shakeups include s0m and FNS, who actually left NRG back in 2023 but rejoined in 2024. Seems there is no love lost there.
But some argue that this shakeup is needed, given the team’s previous performance in the tournament. At the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo, they finished in fourth place and at VTC 2024 Americas Stage 2, they finished in eighth place. As such, they didn’t qualify for the international tournaments.
The company, however, has continued to truck along and address some of its issues. One of the most significant moves it made was bringing in Max “Demon1” Mazanov and Ethan “Ethan” Cole who were the Valorant Champions 2023 winners.
While Demon1 has since left the company, Ethan will be in the next competition. The announcement was followed by a video showing various gameplays on a digital screen, as well as a tab which indicated that finances were ‘all good’.
Considering the fact that NRG Sports had a total equity of $240 million in November 2022, this comes as no surprise. Hiring these top players also won’t come cheap but NRG Sports seems more than willing to shell out what is needed. Fans seemed especially excited for Mada to be making an appearance and seemed to have high hopes for the VCR 2025 Tournament.
Read Also
Valorant
Vitality vs Leviatan betting predictions and best picks: VCT Masters London
Owen Harsono
We have two very exciting teams in the VCT Masters London lower bracket, as Team Vitality will take on Leviatan in a do-or-die match. The loser exits the tournament in fourth, while the winner guarantees a top three finish. Here are our VCT Masters London Vitality vs Leviatan predictions. Tournament: VCT Masters London 2026 Stage: Playoffs – Lower Bracket Game: Valorant Format: Best-of-Three Betting tip: Team Vitality have more experienced ...
Valorant
G2 out of VCT Masters London with zero wins despite early celebrations
Owen Harsono
G2 Esports, one of the highest-ranked teams coming into VCT Masters London 2026, have been eliminated from the playoffs without a single series win. The team also supposedly had an easy path to the top three but completely fumbled the bag. It's time some uncomfortable conversations were had about this team After dominating VCT Americas Stage 1, G2 booked their spot at VCT Masters London as the region’s number one ...
Valorant
VCT Masters London Final Swiss Stage Predictions: Who Makes the Playoffs?
Owen Harsono
There are only two playoff spots remaining at VCT Masters London, and the final day of the Swiss Stage will decide which teams claim them. Every match today is a must-win, with elimination on the line for all four teams involved. Here are our VCT Masters London Swiss Stage predictions for the final day. NRG will take on FUT Esports in a do-or-die match. We have a very experienced team ...
Valorant
Which teams will make it to the VCT Masters London playoffs?
Owen Harsono
The first round of the VCT Masters London Swiss Stage has come to a close, and we have a pretty good idea of which teams are looking good – and which ones aren’t. Let’s take a look at the frontrunners who will likely survive the first stage with flying colors. It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally able to see the EMEA superteam play in their first international ...
Esports Betting
VALORANT Masters London 2026: Teams, format, prize pool and odds
Owen Harsono
After a long wait, international Valorant action is back. Twelve of the best teams across four major regions have booked their spots at the upcoming VALORANT Masters London 2026 tournament, and we’re in for a treat. Here’s everything you need to know about the event. Masters London is the second international VALORANT tournament of the year, following Masters Santiago in February and March. We have several new rookies making their ...
Valorant
NRG vs 100 Thieves betting predictions and best picks: VCT Americas Stage 1
Owen Harsono
NRG will take on 100 Thieves in the lower bracket of VCT Americas Stage 1, with the winner booking the final spot at Valorant Masters London 2026. There’s a lot on the line, as this series will determine how the next few months look for both teams. Here is our NRG vs 100 Thieves VCT Americas Stage 1 predictions. Tournament: VCT Americas Stage 1 Stage: Playoffs Game: Valorant Format: Best-of-three ...
Esports Betting
EWC officially heads to Paris for 2026 as early reports confirmed
Michael Hassall
The Esports World Cup 2026 will take place in Paris, France from July later this year as per an new announcement by the EWC organizers, the Esports Foundation. Revealed in a post on their official social media, and an accompanying release and blog post, the announcement confirmed earlier speculation that the event would move location due to the “regional situation” around Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Here’s the info: The Esports World ...
