Lahore, Pakistan – September 19–21, 2025. Sixteen Pakistani squads crowded into Equilibrium Gaming Lounge for a three-day, Top-Tier LAN where every match was a best-of-three and every round felt personal. By Sunday night, Team Influx stood tall, sweeping Perfectionists 2–0 in the grand final to lift the ₨ 325,000 (~$1,143.85) prize pool’s top share.
Billed as Pakistan’s biggest VALORANT LAN, the VALORANT Arena Showdown 1.1 in Lahore didn’t just crown champions it showcased a state-of-the-art broadcast that felt right at home next to VCT Champions. From crisp visuals to airtight show flow, the production gave the event a truly premier feel.
Tournament snapshot
- Event: VALORANT Arena Showdown 1.1 (Lahore LAN)
- Series: UES
- Organizer: Untitled Entertainment
- Venue: Equilibrium Gaming Lounge, Lahore (Offline)
- Patch: 11.02
- Field: 16 teams (all-Pakistan, 85 players)
- Map pool: Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Corrode, Haven, Lotus, Sunset
- Prize pool & split: ₨ 325,000 total, 1st ₨ 150,000; 2nd ₨ 100,000; 3rd ₨ 75,000
- Partners: RB Tech, Equilibrium Gaming Lounge
Broadcast duties were handled by hosts 2Thoughts (Muhammad Rizwan), Mirza (Muhammad Hammad baig) and Rehani (Rehan Wasim Butt), with Erwin Smith (Anza Jawad) on commentary keeping the action tight and the local storylines front-and-centre.
The bracket story
Perfectionists opened hot, blanking VFX and then The Real Shadows without dropping a map. On the opposite side, Team Influx brushed past Monocromatic and then shut down a spirited Team Quiet. The semifinal picture crystallized:
- Perfectionists 2–0 Catalyst
- Team Influx 2–0 ACID eSports
It set up a classic clash of styles for the final: Perfectionists’ tidy fundamentals vs. Influx’s tempo and mid-round confidence.
Grand Final: Influx close the door
In the title series, Team Influx WooDyy, S A L T, Protagonist, Kenshiro, and Kashan kept Perfectionists uncomfortable from pistol to post-plant. Reads were on point, utility trades were decisive, and the retakes landed. The result: a businesslike 2–0 that never felt in doubt, securing ₨ 150,000 (~$527.93) and the first Arena Showdown trophy.
Perfectionists AlleN, Paid Hax, HSN, Niklaus, and Smiley (with Dexter listed) take home ₨ 100,000 (~$351.95) after a strong run that only met its ceiling in the final.
Third place: Catalyst edge ACID eSports
The bronze match delivered the day’s tightest series: Catalyst 2–1 ACID eSports. With momentum swinging across the map pool, Catalyst Acnologia, Darkos, Feica, Smaxey, Xan (and Ebbi listed) held their nerve late to bank ₨ 75,000 (~$263.97). ACID eSports settled for fourth after earlier wins over Sting Power and Team Local.
The 16 who showed up
Alongside the top four, Lahore saw a full spectrum of local talent and orgs: AKATSUKI, MKB AAG, SK Clan, Team Quiet, The Real Shadows, VFX, Monocromatic, The High Table, Team Local, Miku Minions, The Washed Five, and Sting Power. From veterans like TopGUN, BlaZe, and Zix to rising aimers such as Reeto, ztrr, and Sukuna, the LAN packed the lounge and put fresh names on scouting radars.
Why it matters
For Pakistan’s VALORANT ecosystem, Arena Showdown 1.1 hit the sweet spot: offline reps, structured BO3s on Patch 11.02, and a meaningful purse backed by local partners. It showcased a deepening talent pool and gave teams stage reps that scrims can’t replicate. Most importantly, it crowned a squad Team Influx that didn’t just win, they set a standard for how to manage pace, adapt mid-series, and close.
If this is the baseline for the series, Lahore’s grassroots circuit is trending in the right direction faster than a Sunset A-hit.
Hardware, hype, and hardware again
- Broadcast production: VCT-level presentation with professional on-air talent and a slick show package that kept viewers locked in from open to trophy lift.
- Awards: The top three didn’t just take home cashthey received custom shields and medals alongside their prize money:
- 1st Team Influx: Shield + medals + ₨150,000
- 2nd Perfectionists: Medals + ₨100,000
- 3rd Catalyst: Medals + ₨75,000
The result? A landmark weekend that pushed Pakistan’s VALORANT scene forward competitive integrity on stage, and a broadcast package polished enough to sit beside the very best.
Final standings & payouts
- Team Influx ₨ 150,000 (~$527.93)
- Perfectionists ₨ 100,000 (~$351.95)
- Catalyst ₨ 75,000 (~$263.97)
- ACID eSports
5–8. AKATSUKI, Team Quiet, The Real Shadows, Team Local
9–16. VFX, Miku Minions, MKB AAG, SK Clan, Monocromatic, The High Table, The Washed Five, Sting Power
Converted USD figures use the Sep 21, 2025 rate provided (₨ 1 ≃ $0.00352).
Credits
- Organized by: Untitled Entertainment
- Hosted by: Rehani (Rehan Wasim Butt), Mirza (Muhammad Hammad baig) & 2Thoughts (Muhammad Rizwan)
- Commentary: Erwin Smith (Anza Jawad)
- Venue: Equilibrium Gaming Lounge, Lahore
- Supported by: RB Tech, Equilibrium Gaming Lounge
- Execution team: Nobara (Asad Inam) and Charssi (Khizar Siddique)
GGs all around and congrats to Team Influx.
