Challengers Day, the first offline event for the French Valorant league, will occur on April 8, 2025, at the Grand Paris Sud Arenas. This historic occasion allows participating teams, including Joblife and Valiant, to engage with fans. Following this, the LFL will host its Holy Days on April 9-10, marking the start of the Spring Split 2025 season. Ticket sales for both events begin soon, with details available online.
Introducing Challengers Day: A Historic Milestone for Valorant in France!
Recently, the French Valorant league made an exciting announcement: the inaugural Challengers Day is set to take place! Check out the announcement in video format.
On April 8th, France will proudly host its first-ever offline event for the French Valorant league (VCL), marking a monumental occasion for a gaming scene that has been steadily evolving over the years!
This event provides a fantastic opportunity for all teams in the league—currently confirmed are Joblife, Mandatory, KCBS, DVM, Siko Esports, and Valiant, with two additional teams to be determined following the Up&Down competition scheduled for March 14 to 16—to connect with their fans. Attendees can expect an exhilarating show at the Grand Paris Sud Arenas in Évry-Courcouronnes (Essonne).
The arena has been refurbished and will reopen in spring 2024, tailored specifically to meet the requirements for hosting esports events—a groundbreaking step for France.
Starting from yesterday afternoon, fans can book their tickets on this site. For those interested in ultra parking, please reach out directly to supporter associations or organizations present on the day!
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The LFL Holy Days: Launching the Spring Split 2025 Season!
Just a few days later, the LFL announced its offline event for the Spring Split 2025:
As per tradition, the LFL will host an offline event; however, this year features a unique twist. The LFL Holy Days, typically held mid-season, will take place on April 9 and 10, coinciding with the kickoff of the Spring Split 2025 regular season! Ticket sales for the LFL will commence tomorrow, February 27, at 12 PM!
Here’s a handy summary of essential details for these three offline days:
Location: Grand Paris Sud Arenas in Évry-Courcouronnes (Essonne).
Dates:
- April 8, 2025: Challengers Day (Valorant).
- April 9 & 10, 2025: LFL Holy Days (League of Legends).
Schedule:
- Press conference from 2:30 PM to 3 PM featuring Yoann Bouchard (director of the LFL and Challengers France) and Bertrand Amar (Head of Esport Webedia).
- Doors open to the public: 3 PM.
- Pre-show begins at 4:30 PM.
- Competition kicks off at 5 PM.
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