The competitive VALORANT spotlight turns to London this May as Red Bull Instalock returns for its second year, bringing together the world’s best women’s VALORANT teams and popular content creators in an electrifying two-day tournament. Hosted at the Red Bull Gaming Sphere in Shoreditch, this LAN event promises an explosive mix of high-level play, vibrant personalities, and community-driven excitement from May 2nd to May 3rd, 2025.
This year’s competition ramps up the action with a unique twist: each team must field three duelists, turning every match into a fast-paced showdown of aggressive plays and strategic depth.
Who’s Competing?
Four premier women’s teams will fight for the crown:
- G2 Gozen – Reigning champions aiming to defend their title
- GiantX GC – London’s home team, back for another shot at glory
- FlyQuest RED – North American powerhouse making their Instalock debut
- Falcons Vega – Fresh contenders from the Middle East with something to prove
The semi-finals take place on Friday, May 2, setting the stage for a high-stakes Grand Final on Saturday, May 3. The entire event will be broadcast live on Red Bull’s Twitch and YouTube channels, with coverage starting at 11:30 AM BST each day.
Creator Exhibition Match: A Show You Won’t Want to Miss
Before Saturday’s Grand Final, fans will be treated to a Creator Exhibition Match, featuring top content creators from across the VALORANT scene. Two teams of fan-favourites will go head-to-head, showcasing personality-driven play and raw mechanical skill.
Team 1:
- Ella “Tenshi” Merry
- Kayleigh “KayWordley” Wordley
- Alexandra “LexieMarie” Butterfill
- Jordan “Jorhdys” Drummond
- Carol “Karagii” Nguyen
Team 2:
- Haiyu “Pipluptiny” Ye
- Tina “FrtingGlitter” Hyun
- Arjeta “Ailincia” Hoxha
- Sadeel Mansour “Sidsity” Qwaider
- Celia “helydia” Tansel
Broadcast favourites Yinsu Collins and Megan “megsoundslikeegg” Garner return to anchor the show, backed by a passionate commentary team including Kieran “Kairo” Tulloch, Billie “BillieIDK” Purdie, Summer “winteriio” Iola, and Harry “Hazza” Chapman.
Where to Watch & Join the Hype
Want to catch the action live in London? Head to the Official Red Bull Instalock Watch Party at Fnatic’s Headquarters in Dalston, where fans can watch the tournament together in a premium setting. Tickets are now available and expected to go fast.
Hardware That Fuels the Fight
AGON by AOC is once again powering the tournament as the official Monitor Partner, providing their AGON PRO AG246FK monitors, which boast a blistering 540 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time—ensuring players perform at their peak.
Also joining this year is UK-based tech leader Scan, delivering high-performance gaming rigs through its 3XS Systems—custom-built PCs trusted by elite esports pros and streamers across the UK.
Final Thoughts
Red Bull Instalock is more than just another tournament—it’s a celebration of women in esports, creative expression, and cutting-edge gameplay. With the return of legendary teams, new challengers stepping into the spotlight, and content creators bringing their energy to the arena, this is one event no VALORANT fan should miss.
Mark your calendars for May 2–3, and prepare to witness the next evolution of competitive VALORANT at Red Bull Instalock 2025.
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