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VALORANT Champions 2026

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The VALORANT Champions 2026 is the sixth edition of the World Championship finals for the game. This edition holds organizational significance in the competitive landscape, as it represents the concluding event of the current Partnership Era before transitioning to the updated competitive structure planned for the 2027 season.

VALORANTSep 24, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Shanghai, China🇨🇳 China$2,250,000Riot Games

Format

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).