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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)ShanghaiGroup A
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Group B
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Group C
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Group D
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Playoffs
Final Standings
1st$1,000,000
2nd$400,000
3rd$250,000
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format
Groups
Four Double-Elimination Format (GSL) Groups
Each group has 4 teams
All matches are Bo3
Each group has 4 teams
All matches are Bo3
Playoffs
8 team Double-Elimination bracket
All matches (excl. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final) are Bo3
Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Bo5
All matches (excl. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final) are Bo3
Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Bo5
Map Pool
Sunset
Haven
Summit
Split
Lotus
Ascent
Abyss
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.