This event is organized by Riot Games. 8 teams are competing for a prize pool of $1,000,000 USD.

Swiss Stage: February 28th - March 4th, 2026
8 team Swiss System Format
2nd and 3rd place teams from the International Leagues
All matches are Bo3
Top 4 teams proceed to Playoffs
Bottom 4 teams are eliminated

Nongshim RedForce posing as they qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago after beating RRQ 3-2

Nongshim RedForce become the first Pacific team to qualify for VALORANT Masters Santiago, beating RRQ 3-2.

Nongshim RedForce makes Pacific's first Masters Santiago berth

Black and white picture of Team Heretics in a group huddle on stage

Team Heretics' Kickoff journey came to an abrupt end as Liquid crushed their hopes with a 2-0 victory.

Team Heretics out of EMEA Kickoff without ticket to Santiago

A collage of All Gamers, XLG and EDG posing for the camera after qualifying for Masters Santiago

All Gamers, XLG and former champions EDward Gaming are the chosen three to represent VCT CN in Masters Santiago. 

These VCT China teams have made the first Masters of 2026

All Gamers, XLG, and EDG qualify for Masters Santiago

Player Veqaj close up next to the text "It's not my fault".

THESPIKE.GG had the honor of talking to Fnatic’s new flex player, Veqaj, after their win against NAVI

“It’s not my fault” - Veqaj responds to the hate after joining Fnatic

VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 has been unveiled! VCT teams face Challengers teams in a unique dual-bracket tournament. Get the dates, format, and stream info here.

VCT EMEA Clash 2026: Everything you need to know

Playoffs: March 6th - 15th, 2026
8 team Double-Elimination bracket
4 teams from the Swiss Stage
The 4 winners from each International League
All matches (excl. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final) are Bo3
Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Bo5

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