VALORANT Champions 2026

Group Stage

• Teams: 4 groups, with 4 teams in each group (16 teams total).
• Format: Double-Elimination (GSL). Lose twice and you're out; win twice and you advance.
• Match Length: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
• Advancement: The top 2 teams from each group move on to the Playoffs (8 teams total).

2. Playoffs

• Teams: The 8 qualifying teams.
• Format: Double-Elimination bracket (teams get a second chance in the Lower Bracket if they lose).
• Match Length:
• Most matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
• The Exception: The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final are Best-of-5 (Bo5).