VALORANT Masters London: Ultimate viewer’s guide
VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Masters London 2026 is the second international event of the 2026 VCT season, bringing together the best teams from the Americas, Pacific, EMEA, and China. The tournament runs from June 6 to June 21 at the Copper Box Arena in London, with a total of 12 teams fighting for the trophy, Championship Points, and momentum heading into Stage 2 and Champions Shanghai later this year.
Tournament format explained
Masters London is split into two stages: a Swiss Stage followed by a double-elimination Playoffs bracket. Each International League’s Stage 1 winner skips straight to Playoffs, while the remaining eight teams fight through the Swiss Stage for the final four Playoffs spots.
Swiss Stage (June 6–10)
Eight teams start in the Swiss Stage, but only four will survive to reach Playoffs. Every match is a Bo3, and the rules are simple: win two matches to advance, lose two and you’re eliminated from Masters London.
Playoffs (June 12–21)
The Playoffs feature an eight-team double-elimination bracket with four teams from Swiss and the four league champions. All matches are Bo3 except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are both Bo5 to crown the Masters London champion.
Event schedule and key dates
Masters London unfolds across 13 match days with a couple of dark days for tech and rehearsal work in the arena. Below is the full day-by-day overview so you can plan your viewing or in-person experience.
| Date | Day | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Saturday | Swiss Stage Day 1 |
| June 7 | Sunday | Swiss Stage Day 2 |
| June 8 | Monday | Swiss Stage Day 3 |
| June 9 | Tuesday | Swiss Stage Day 4 |
| June 10 | Wednesday | Swiss Stage Day 5 |
| June 11 | Thursday | Dark Day – No Matches |
| June 12 | Friday | Playoffs Day 1 |
| June 13 | Saturday | Playoffs Day 2 |
| June 14 | Sunday | Playoffs Day 3 |
| June 15 | Monday | Playoffs Day 4 |
| June 16 | Tuesday | Playoffs Day 5 |
| June 17 | Wednesday | Tech / Rehearsal (Dark Day) |
| June 18 | Thursday | Tech / Rehearsal (Dark Day) |
| June 19 | Friday | Upper Bracket Finals/Lower Semifinals |
| June 20 | Saturday | Lower Bracket Finals |
| June 21 | Sunday | Grand Finals |
Championship Points and Champions Shanghai
Masters London is a crucial stop on the road to Champions Shanghai, as every win in the Playoffs contributes Championship Points for the 2026 season.
| Position | Prize Money | VCT Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350,000 | 8 |
| 2nd | $200,000 | 6 |
| 3rd | $125,000 | 5 |
| 4th | $75,000 | 4 |
| 5th - 6th | $50,000 | 3 |
| 7th - 8th | $35,000 | 0 |
| 9th - 10th | $25,000 | 0 |
| 11th - 12th | $15,000 | 0 |
All qualified teams
Twelve teams will represent their regions at Masters London, including Stage 1 winners and their closest regional rivals. Here are all the squads fans will be watching in London:
| Region | 1st Seed | 2nd Seed | 3rd Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas | G2 Esports | Leviatánv | NRG |
| Pacific | Paper Rex | FULL SENSE | Global Esports |
| EMEA | Team Heretics | Team Vitality | FUT Esports |
| China | EDward Gaming | XLG Esports | Dragon Ranger Gaming |
Swiss Stage Round 1 Opening Matchups
Pick’Ems and Shotcall make a comeback!
Pick’Ems are returning for Masters London, and fans can participate right now, locking in predictions for Masters London and seeing how their reads compare to the global community. Watching live also unlocks in-game Drops, including an exclusive event Title for viewers who tune into official broadcasts.
Masters London will also feature Shotcall, an interactive Twitch extension that lets viewers predict upcoming moments directly on the broadcast page. Fans can call maps, rounds, and clutch scenarios in real time, earning points for accurate reads and climbing a global leaderboard during the event.
Fan Experiences On-Site
The Pro Zone experience
On-site fans can head to the Pro Zone, a dedicated space that brings them closer to pros and coaches than ever before. This area hosts official press conferences and post-match media sessions, where fans may get the chance to ask questions, collect autographs, snap photos, and celebrate with their favorite stars right after the action.
Fan Fest at Hackney Bridge
During Finals Weekend, the Masters London Fan Fest will transform Hackney Bridge into a full-on VALORANT community hub. Fans can expect creator meet-and-greets, live watch parties, Artist Alley, team booths, cosplay showcases, and interactive activities like Defuse the Spike, all for free for attendees.
On-Air Talent
Hosts:
- ChubbyNinja (Victoria Cheng)
- Frankie (Frankie Ward)
- Goldenboy (Alex Mendez)
Stage Host:
- Jennlee (Lee Jeong-hyun)
Analysts:
- aEvilcat (Mimi Wermcrantz)
- billieidk (Billie Purdie)
- kaquka (Beatriz Alonso)
- Kingdom mini (Jacob Harris)
Commentators:
- Achilios (Seth King)
- Bren (Brennon Hook)
- Hypoc (Michael Robins)
- MitchMan (Mitch McBride)
- Pansy (Lauren Scott)
- Paperthin (Clinton Bader)
- Sideshow (Josh Wilkinson)
- Tombizz (Tom Bissmire)
New Map Reveal and Creator Showmatch
Masters London will also feature a first look at a new VALORANT map, capped off by a special showmatch on June 21 with popular creators taking the stage. Fans on-site can hunt for clues and teasers hidden around Fan Fest, while everyone else can follow VALORANT’s social channels to see who will be playing in the showmatch and how the new map changes the meta.
Where to Watch
Catch all the action live on the official VALORANT Champions Tour Twitch and YouTube channels. Vertical streams will be available on TikTok. Also keep an eye on the regional VCT channels for information on regional language streams.
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