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VALORANT Champions 2026
Late 2026 (to be confirmed) · To be confirmed
⏳ Dates to be confirmed🎯 VALORANT
VALORANT Champions 2026
The world championship of Riot Games' tactical shooter VALORANT.
- Dates
- Late 2026 (to be confirmed)
- Location
- To be confirmed
VALORANT Champions is the season-ending world championship of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) — the single most prestigious event in the game, where the best teams from the Americas, EMEA, Pacific and China meet to crown a world champion.
Teams qualify through a full season of international leagues and Masters events. The 2026 host city and exact dates are expected to be announced by Riot Games closer to the season; here's how the event works and who has won it before.
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VALORANT
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VCT
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Americas · EMEA · Pacific · China
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World Champion
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🏛️ From the Townhall
Open forum →0 members0 posts
- VCT 2026 kicks off — who's your pick to go all the way?u/RadiantOrBust · 1mo ago▲ 74 · 💬 22
- Insane 1v4 ace to close out the EMEA qualifier mapu/AceHunter · 1mo ago▲ 210 · 💬 31
- VLR.gg — full VCT 2026 standings trackeru/StatsSheetSteve · 1mo ago▲ 38 · 💬 5
- Champions 2026 host city — any rumors?u/LoreNerd · 1mo ago▲ 45 · 💬 14
📋 Format & how it works
Season-ending world championship
VALORANT Champions gathers the top teams from across the VCT season into a group stage followed by a single-elimination or double-elimination playoff bracket, ending in a best-of-five grand final.
How teams qualify
Slots are earned through the four international leagues (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, China) and Masters results across the season — combining championship points and direct qualification.
Tactical 5v5
VALORANT is a 5v5 tactical shooter where attackers try to plant the Spike while defenders prevent it; agents' unique abilities add a layer of strategy on top of precise gunplay.
🗓️ Key dates
Champions windowLate 2026 (TBC)
Host & scheduleTo be announced by Riot Games
📜 Past VALORANT Champions winners
| 2024 | EDward Gaming | China |
| 2023 | Evil Geniuses | Americas |
| 2022 | LOUD | Brazil |
| 2021 | Acend | EMEA |
📰 Latest news
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📺 How to watch
- VALORANT Champions streams free on the official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels.
- Co-streams from partnered creators and regional-language broadcasts are usually available.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is VALORANT Champions 2026?
VALORANT Champions 2026 is expected to take place late in 2026; Riot Games is set to confirm the host city and exact dates closer to the event.
What is VALORANT Champions?
It is the season-ending world championship of the VALORANT Champions Tour, where the best teams from every region compete to be crowned world champion.
Who won VALORANT Champions 2024?
EDward Gaming won VALORANT Champions 2024, representing China.
How can I watch VALORANT Champions?
It streams free on the official VALORANT Twitch and YouTube channels, with co-streams and regional-language broadcasts.