Riot Games announces VALORANT Mobile’s first-ever esports tournament in China, set for late 2025. The event will be powered by the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme and marks a major step in mobile competitive gaming.
Riot Games has officially announced that VALORANT Mobile will host its first-ever competitive tournament in China, marking a significant milestone in the title’s expansion into mobile esports. The event is scheduled to take place in the second half of 2025, with a specific date yet to be confirmed. This tournament will serve as the kickoff event for VALORANT Mobile’s esports scene, setting the stage for future competitive play.
The announcement came during a product launch event featuring Riot’s Chinese publishing partner Tencent and Teng Jing Sports, a key esports organization. As part of a strategic partnership, OnePlus will be the official hardware partner for the tournament, with its latest device, the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme Edition, named the official smartphone for the competition.
This collaboration highlights OnePlus’s focus on mobile gaming performance and Riot’s commitment to delivering a high-quality competitive experience. “VALORANT Mobile is committed to creating a creative competitive stage, allowing players to fully demonstrate smooth operations and precise shooting,” the official statement read. The quote, translated from Chinese, emphasizes the need for high-performance hardware in supporting VALORANT Mobile’s fast-paced gameplay—a niche that OnePlus aims to fulfill with its latest device.
Ahead of the main tournament, the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme will also be featured in an offline demo event in Shanghai in June, followed by a pre-release open event in Qingdao in July 2025. These events aim to showcase the mobile version’s capabilities and build hype leading up to the tournament.
VALORANT Mobile entered closed beta testing in China in April 2025, and early impressions have been positive. Players have praised its faithful adaptation of the original PC version, smooth controls, and impressive visuals. Riot has confirmed that the game is currently available for pre-registration in China only, with no official timeline for a global release. A new closed beta is also scheduled for June 2025.
While the global community eagerly awaits more news, Riot has made it clear that launching in China is a strategic choice. “China has one of the largest and most competitive mobile FPS communities in the world,” said Anna Donlon, Head of VALORANT Studios. Partnering with Lightspeed Studios, a trusted developer in the region, Riot aims to first solidify its position in China before expanding globally.
With strong partnerships and a thriving mobile esports environment, the upcoming tournament represents a bold step for VALORANT Mobile. Riot Games is not only positioning the title for regional success but also laying the groundwork for a full-fledged global competitive scene in the future.
More details are expected to emerge in the coming months as Riot prepares for this landmark event in mobile gaming.
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