From the Lower Bracket to the Grand Final – Eternal Fire’s Kickoff Split Journey

Eternal Fire’s VALORANT squad brought the heat to the Türkiye: Birlik Kickoff Split 2025, making their mark with a determined and hard-fought journey that took them all the way to the grand final.
Their campaign started in Group B, where Eternal Fire battled through some tough matchups. They finished the group stage with a 5-3 record, securing their ticket to the playoffs and building strong momentum heading into the next stage.

The playoffs tested the team’s resilience to the fullest. After an early setback, Eternal Fire didn’t back down—instead, they powered through the lower bracket, showing just how much fight they had in them. The run started with a dominant 2-0 win over Galatasaray Esports, followed by an intense 2-1 victory against Fenerbahçe Esports. The lower bracket final against İstanbul Wildcats turned into a nail-biting five-map showdown, but Eternal Fire kept their cool and closed it out 3-2, earning their spot in the grand final.

In the final, Eternal Fire faced BBL PCIFIC in an epic best-of-five series. It was a back-and-forth battle from start to finish, but despite pushing it to the full five maps, Eternal Fire narrowly missed the trophy, falling 2-3.

Even though they couldn’t lift the championship this time, Eternal Fire’s performance throughout the Kickoff Split was a huge statement. The team proved they have the grit, skill, and heart to take on the best, and their journey is far from over.

By finishing as the runner-up, Eternal Fire also secured a spot in the upcoming Challengers EMEA 2025 Qualifier, where they’ll have the chance to take their fight to the next level and represent Türkiye on the wider European stage.