VALORANT Champions 2026
Late 2026 (to be confirmed) · To be confirmed
🏆 Bracket & Knockout
5
Swiss Play-In Stage
Upcoming16 teams / orgsBest of 3 (3W/3L elimination)
4
Group Stage
Upcoming12 teams / orgsBest of 3
3
Quarterfinals
Upcoming8 teams / orgsBest of 3
2
Semifinals
Upcoming4 teams / orgsBest of 3
1
Grand Final
Grand FinalUpcoming2 teams / orgsBest of 5
📋 Tournament Format
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.