Pacific is ACTUALLY the deepest VCT region
TL;DR:
Based on bookmaker odds for VCT 2025 Stage 1, Pacific has 9 teams with a realistic chance of winning their regional tournament (odds <10.00), while Americas and EMEA only have 6 each. Pacific also has better mean and median odds, showing greater depth across the board. T1 winning Bangkok wasn't a fluke - the data shows Pacific is legitimately stacked.
We've all heard the narrative that Americas is supposedly the best and deepest region in VCT. Even after T1 just won in Bangkok, some Americas fans still try to argue that G2 was the better team.
Let's put this debate to rest for at least until next international with some actual data.
Methodology
Bookmaker odds for VCT 2025 Stage 1 winners across all four regions (Pacific, EMEA, Americas, and China) were analyzed to determine the internal competitiveness of each region. Three key metrics were calculated:
- Mean Odds: Lower average odds indicate more teams with stronger winning chances (greater overall competitiveness)
- Median Odds: Lower median odds suggest even mid-tier teams are relatively strong
- Teams with Odds < 10.00: More teams below this threshold (roughly >10% chance of winning) indicate greater depth
The Numbers
Here's how each region stacks up:
| Region | Mean Odds | Median Odds | Teams with Odds < 10.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 13.33 | 7.25 | 9 |
| Americas | 13.50 | 9.25 | 6 |
| EMEA | 13.74 | 11.75 | 6 |
| China | 14.95 | 13.00 | 5 |
What This Actually Means
Pacific Has Greatest Depth: Pacific leads in all three metrics:
- Lowest mean odds (13.33)
- Lowest median odds (7.25)
- Most teams with odds below 10.00 (9 teams)
- Even Pacific's mid-tier teams have stronger odds than comparable teams in other regions
Americas and EMEA Are Comparable: While both regions are competitive, they fall short of Pacific's depth with only 6 teams considered strong contenders (vs. Pacific's 9).
China Is Top-Heavy: China appears more imbalanced with EDward Gaming as a clear favorite (1.45) but fewer competitive teams overall.
Region Breakdown
Pacific Region
T1 Esports (3.40), DRX (4.00), Gen.G (4.40), Talon Esports (4.80), DetonatioN FM (6.30), Nongshim RedForce (7.00), Paper Rex (7.50), Rex Regum Qeon (8.50), Global Esports (9.00), + three longshots
Americas Region
G2 Esports (2.15), Sentinels (3.80), MIBR (5.30), NRG Esports (5.30), KRÜ Esports (7.00), Leviatán (8.50), LOUD (10.00), 100 Thieves (10.00), + four longshots
EMEA Region
Team Vitality (2.35), Team Heretics (3.10), Team Liquid (4.80), FUT Esports (5.30), Fnatic (5.80), Karmine Corp (8.50), + six longshots
Conclusion
The data speaks for itself. Pacific isn't just competitive at the top - it has significantly more depth than any other region. Despite what certain fans want to believe, Pacific has the most balanced and competitive regional tournament where the most teams have a legitimate chance to win.
Not only did a Pacific team just win the international, but the region as a whole is stronger from top to bottom than Americas or EMEA. The narrative that Americas is the strongest region is delusional.
Disclaimer: This is based on bookmaker odds which aren't perfect, and some teams have limited games played this season. Still, these odds reflect the market's best assessment of team strength based on performance, rosters, and expert analysis.
Source: https://oddin.gg/