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VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Champions Shanghai
VALORANT Champions 2026 (Also known as VCT Champions) is the the crowning event of the VALORANT esports calendar. Where 16 teams are competing for a prize pool of $2,250,000 USD.
24th Sep, 2026 - 18th Oct, 2026
$2,250,000
16
Mercedes-Benz Arena (Top 4)/ Jing'an Sports Center (Groups + Playoffs)ShanghaiNews
- Fnatic part ways with head coach Engh ahead of VCT 2027The organization prepares for big changes ahead of the next season, starting with the departure of their head coach.
2 days ago - T1 executes massive roster overhaul ahead of 2027 seasonT1 VALORANT executes a major roster overhaul, parting with key stars and coaches. Read what’s next for the team.
2 days ago - Luk xo apologizes to fans and confirms he's leaving LOUDThe Brazilian player confirms his departure from the organization after winning VALORANT Champions 2026.
6 days ago - Red Bull Home Ground 2026 adds LOUD and 100 Thieves to the stacked lineupThe VALORANT OFF//SEASON tournament will take place in Los Angeles from December 10 to 13.
6 days ago - Derke, Boo, and trexx join Aurora Gaming ahead of VCT EMEA 2027Aurora Gaming enters VALORANT with a new lineup featuring familiar names from the European scene. 7 days ago
- VALORANT surpasses 100 million registered users in ChinaTo celebrate the milestone, Chinese server players can earn exclusive in-game rewards by logging in and completing a match. 8 days ago
- VALORANT Patch 13.09 brings Hush, Clove nerfs, and Warden buffsDiscover the latest balance changes, new buffs, ability updates, and bug fixes coming to VALORANT with Patch 13.09.
8 days ago - Team Vitality part ways with Derke after Champions 2026 runner-up finishDerke is officially leaving Team Vitality ahead of the 2027 season, with his next destination yet to be announced. 11 days ago
- The future is LOUD: How a young squad defied all odds to conquer VALORANT Champions 2026LOUD made history, shattered records, and proved that the next generation is ready to take over. Here’s a deep dive into LOUD’s path to becoming VCT Champions once again. 12 days ago
- The Shadow King of VCT: Omen continues to dominate at VALORANT Champions 2026Explore VALORANT Champions 2026 meta trends: Omen’s 62.7% pick rate dominance, Neon's explosive surge, Chamber's return, and Fade's rise. 13 days ago
- Riot officially reveals all VCT 2027 partner teamsRiot Games has officially confirmed all 32 VCT 2027 partner teams. Here is the full list, how and why Riot picked them, what partners get, and a look at the VCT 2027 calendar. 14 days ago
- Keiko parts ways with NRG ahead of 2027 seasonKeiko officially parts ways with NRG after spending a year with the team, will explore his options ahead of the new season. 14 days ago
- Most picked maps of VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026: Which battlegrounds dominated the tournament?Explore the most picked and banned maps at VALORANT Champions 2026 and see how map balance and meta shaped teams' picks. 14 days ago
- VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 top performers by ACS, KD, and moreCheck out the top performers of VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 by ACS, K/D, Kills/Round, and HS%, from Kamo and Erde to Xeus and Tkzin. 14 days ago
- Dambi to explore his options for 2027 after Nongshim RedForce miss partnershipVCT Masters Santiago champion Dambi announced he's exploring his options outside of Nongshim RedForce as the team misses out on the 2027 VCT Partnership Program. 15 days ago
- Top 5 plays of VALORANT Champions Shanghai: The moves that defined the tournamentRelive the best plays of VALORANT Champions 2026, from insane aces to unforgettable clutches that defined the tournament in Shanghai. 16 days ago
- All the VCT Partner teams for the 2027-2028 cycle Here are all partnered teams for the 2027 VCT circuit, including teams that have not made the cut. 16 days ago
- End of an Era: Global Esports bids farewell to VALORANT and competitive gamingGlobal Esports exits competitive VALORANT and esports following their VCT Pacific victory, pivoting operations to AI-powered GE Studios.
16 days ago - One wasn’t enough: LOUD crowned VALORANT Champions 2026 winners for the second timeLOUD makes history by winning VALORANT Champions 2026, claiming its second title with the youngest roster ever to reach the Grand Final. 17 days ago
- Riot Games unveils Hush: VALORANT's new Duelist from ChinaRiot Games reveals Hush, VALORANT's sleek new Duelist from China. Discover her visual style and play her on live builds starting October 27! 17 days ago
- 100 Thieves’ Champions 2026 run comes to an end at the hands of Team Vitality100 Thieves’ run comes to an end with their best-ever Champions finish following a battle against EMEA's Vitality. 18 days ago
- LOUD erde: “Everything is aligning for us to win Champions 2026”THESPIKE spoke with erde about LOUD’s Champions journey and the team’s growth throughout the tournament. 19 days ago
- G2 Esports' miracle run at Champions Shanghai 2026 ends in the semifinalsG2 Esports are eliminated from VALORANT Champions Shanghai, putting an end to one of the biggest "what if" stories of the VCT franchise era. 19 days ago
- LOUD returns to Champions Grand Finals stage for the first time in four yearsLOUD defeat Team Vitality 2-1 to reach the VCT Champions Shanghai Grand Finals, mirroring their legendary 2022 upper bracket run. 19 days ago
- nAts announces Free Agency for 2027 while in talks with Team LiquidVALORANT star nAts announces free agency for the 2027 VCT season as an IGL/Sentinel, open to all regions while in ongoing talks with Team Liquid. 20 days ago
VALORANT Champions Tour 2026
This event makes part of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 series. The series page includes all the events that happened including circuit points per region if available.Visit Series
vct 2023
For all information about the VCT 2023, check out our VCT Hub. There you will find our FAQ to answer all of your questions and details about the teams, different Leagues, and more.