VCT Pacific confirms 2026 Finals venues for Stage 1 and 2

Riot Games has officially unveiled two new destinations for the VCT Pacific 2026 Finals, marking a major step in the league’s goal to bring international VALORANT competition to more parts of the region. The Stage 1 Finals will land in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, while Busan, South Korea will play host to the Stage 2 Finals later in the year.

The move continues Riot’s trend of hosting destination finals events to grow VALORANT’s presence across Asia. But for the first time since the Pacific league’s inception in 2023, both stages will conclude outside their usual main venue in Seoul.

Ho Chi Minh City to Host Stage 1 Finals

Stage 1 of the 2026 Pacific season will kick off on April 3 and run until May 17, wrapping up with the live Stage 1 Finals in Ho Chi Minh City from May 15 to 17 (tentatively).

While the early matches will be held at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, the final playoff weekend will move to Vietnam, marking the country’s first large-scale VCT event following smaller regional tournaments such as the VCT Challengers 2023 Split 2 Playoffs, VCL 2024 - Vietnam Split 2 Finals, and VCL 2025 - Southeast Asia: Split 3: Playoffs.

Vietnam’s passionate VALORANT community is expected to turn out in full force as the region hosts a major event for the first time.

Busan to Welcome Stage 2 Finals

Following Stage 1, the Pacific circuit will return to South Korea but shift its spotlight from Seoul to Busan for the Stage 2 Finals. The second stage will run from July 16 to September 6, with the Finals weekend expected between September 4–6.

Busan’s selection symbolizes Riot’s continued investment in South Korea’s thriving esports infrastructure, while giving fans in another major city the chance to experience a live VCT Pacific championship.

With Vietnam and Busan set as host cities, VCT Pacific 2026 promises an expanded regional presence and an elevated fan experience, pushing VALORANT deeper into the heart of Asia’s esports culture.

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