G2 Esports and MIBR faced off in the lower bracket final of the playoffs at VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1. G2 claimed victory in the series with a score of 3:1, winning on Lotus (15:13), Split (13:10), and Ascent (13:8), and losing only on Haven (10:13).

The standout player of the match was Nathan “leaf” Orf from G2 Esports . He achieved 262 ACS, which is 47% higher than his average over the past six months. 

G2 Esports advanced to the grand final, where they will face Sentinels . The match is scheduled for May 4 at 21:00 UTC. For MIBR , the defeat marked the end of their journey in the tournament, securing 3rd place and a spot at the VCT 2025: Masters Toronto. Additionally, G2 became the second team from the Americas region to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2025, joining Sentinels .

VCT 2025: Americas Stage 1 is taking place from March 21 to May 4. During the event, 12 teams are competing for three slots at VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and for Americas Points, which are necessary for qualification to VALORANT Champions.