VCL 2026 - Japan: Split 1
A VALORANT tournament organized by Nippon Television Network Corporation, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc. and Riot Games. Where 10 teams are competing for a prize pool of ¥4,000,000 JPY (≃ $26,213 USD).
1st Feb, 2026 - 1st Apr, 2026
¥4,000,000
10
JapanPhase 1
Phase 2
Playoffs
Prize Distribution
1st¥1,500,000Qualifies To Split 2
2nd¥750,000Qualifies To Split 2
3rd¥500,000Qualifies To Split 2
4th¥500,000Qualifies To Split 2
5th¥300,000Qualifies To Split 2: Advance Stage
6th¥150,000Qualifies To Split 2: Advance Stage
7th-8th¥100,000Qualifies To Split 2: Advance Stage
9th-10th¥50,000Qualifies To Split 2: Advance Stage
format
Playoffs
Phase 1:
10 teams, Double-Elimination tournament
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams qualify to Playoffs and qualify to Challengers Split 2
Other teams advance to Phase 2
Phase 2:
8 teams, Double-Elimination tournament
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams qualify to Playoffs and qualify to Challengers Split 2
Other teams are Eliminated and advance to Challengers Split 2 Advance Stage
Playoffs:
4 teams in a Single-Elimination bracket
All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5
10 teams, Double-Elimination tournament
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams qualify to Playoffs and qualify to Challengers Split 2
Other teams advance to Phase 2
Phase 2:
8 teams, Double-Elimination tournament
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams qualify to Playoffs and qualify to Challengers Split 2
Other teams are Eliminated and advance to Challengers Split 2 Advance Stage
Playoffs:
4 teams in a Single-Elimination bracket
All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5
VALORANT Challengers 2026
This event makes part of the VALORANT Challengers 2026 series. The series page includes all the events that happened including circuit points per region if available.Visit Series
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