The Valorant tournament at the Electronic Sports World Cup 2026 (EWC26) is the opening event of the festival, as the game returns for the second consecutive year to be an essential part of the global club clash in esports.
Format
Group Stage: July 2nd – July 7th, 2026
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Format: Four Double-Elimination (GSL format) groups, consisting of four teams per group.
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Match Rules: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
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Advancement: The top two teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.
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(Click here for detailed information about the Group Stage Draw)
Playoffs: July 9th – July 12th, 2026
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Format: Single-Elimination bracket.
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Match Rules: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3), excluding the Grand Final.
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Grand Final: The Grand Final is a Best-of-5 (Bo5) match.