Riot Games has officially launched Pick’Ems powered by AWS for the Valorant Game Changers Championship 2025, giving fans around the world a chance to predict tournament results, climb leaderboards, and earn exclusive in-game rewards. This marks the first-ever Pick’Ems event for the Game Changers circuit – the global Valorant competition that celebrates women and marginalized genders in esports.
The Championship kicks off later this month in Seoul’s LOL PARK, and now, fans can join the action by submitting their predictions directly through ValorantEsports.com or inside the Esports Hub in the Valorant client.
How Pick’Ems works
Pick’Ems powered by AWS lets players predict which teams will advance through the group stage and playoffs, compete with friends, and track their standings on global leaderboards.
Each correct prediction earns points, with prizes based on your overall score. You can compete for bragging rights – or grind for that coveted Perfect Picks achievement.
Important dates
- Pick’Ems Open: November 13 at 9 AM PT
- Pick Lock Deadline: 20 minutes before the first match on November 20 (around 12:20 AM PT)
After the event begins, players can check their performance daily to see how their predictions stack up against others around the world.
Pick’Ems rewards
Riot has unveiled a series of exclusive rewards for participants and top performers:
- “Aura Farming” Title – Awarded for participating (making at least one pick)
- Pocket Killjoy Buddy – Earned by finishing in the top 50% of players
- Golden Pocket Killjoy Buddy – Earned by finishing in the top 20%
- “100%” Title – Granted for achieving Perfect Picks
The adorable Pocket Killjoy Buddy and its golden variant feature an 8-bit version of Killjoy, adding a nostalgic touch to your weapon loadout.
How to participate
- Visit the Pick’Ems tab on ValorantEsports.com or open the Esports Hub in the Valorant client.
- Sign in with your Riot account.
- Make your predictions for group and playoff stages.
If you’re away from your PC, you can still participate through any browser on valorantesports.com/pickems
Eligibility
The Game Changers Championship Pick’Ems is available in most regions worldwide. However, it is not accessible in:
Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Sudan, Venezuela, Syria, China, Quebec, or Myanmar.
A valid Riot account is required to play and receive rewards. Note that eligibility for physical or digital prizes may vary by region depending on local regulations.
Follow the Championship
Stay up to date with Game Changers 2025 and all upcoming Valorant esports news by following the official channels:
- Twitter/X: @valorantesports
- Instagram: @valorantesports
- TikTok: @valorantesports
- Twitch: valorant
- YouTube: Valorant Esports
- Photos: Flickr – Valorant Esports
- Official News: valorantesports.com/news
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