VALORANT Masters London 2026
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The VALORANT Masters London 2026 tournament is the second global stop and the most anticipated in the "VALORANT Champions Tour" (VCT) agenda for this year. This tournament marks a historic moment as it is the first official global event for the game to be held in the United Kingdom, specifically in the heart of the capital, London.
Format
Phase 1: The Swiss Stage
Dates: June 6 – June 10, 2026
The tournament kicks off with a high-stakes 8-team Swiss System, featuring the runners-up (2nd and 3rd place finishers) from the International Leagues.
- The Format: All matches are contested in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) series.
- The Stakes: * Top 4 Teams: Secure their spot in the Playoffs.
- Bottom 4 Teams: Their journey ends here as they are eliminated from the competition.
Phase 2: The Playoffs
Dates: June 12 – June 21, 2026
The intensity peaks as the Double-Elimination Bracket begins. This stage brings together the world’s elite in an 8-team showdown:
- The Contenders: * The 4 surviving teams from the Swiss Stage.
- The 4 regional champions (1st place finishers) from each International League, who receive a direct seed.
- Match Rules:
- Standard Rounds: All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
- The Final Stretch: The Lower Bracket Final and the Grand Final transition to a grueling Best-of-5 (Bo5) format to determine the ultimate champion.