Leviatán emerged victorious over Paper Rex in a thrilling 3:2 battle during the VALORANT Masters London 2026 grand final, securing the championship title. The intense series attracted over 1 million viewers concurrently, propelling the tournament to new heights and surpassing the popularity of Masters Santiago, making London the most-watched VALORANT Masters event of 2026 based on peak viewership.
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VALORANT Masters London 2026: viewership data
During the grand final, VALORANT Masters London 2026 reached over 1.06 million Peak Viewers, outshining the 883,064 live viewership from Masters Santiago earlier in the year. This marked a 14.8% increase and solidified London’s position as the most popular VALORANT Masters tournament of 2026.
Throughout its broadcast, Masters London accumulated over 26.8 million Hours Watched and maintained an average of 381.2 thousand viewers. In comparison to Santiago, total watch time remained consistent while the average viewership saw a slight 8% decrease. These figures shed light on whether the tournament’s strong peak audience translated into sustained engagement across the board.
The grand final became the most-watched match of the tournament, setting a new viewership record for Leviatán as they clinched their first international grand final victory, attracting their largest audience to date.
Most popular Valorant Masters tournaments by Peak Viewers
VALORANT Masters London 2026 attracted over 1 million peak concurrent viewers, ranking as the sixth most-watched event in the Masters series. VCT 2024: Masters Madrid holds the top spot as the all-time leader in this metric, with London 2026 also claiming the title of the fourth most popular esports tournament hosted in the UK.
VALORANT Masters London 2026: results and champions
Featuring 12 teams, VALORANT Masters London 2026 included representatives from the Americas, Pacific, EMEA, and China Leagues. G2 Esports, EDward Gaming, Team Heretics, and Paper Rex secured playoff spots as regional champions, while the remaining teams battled through the Swiss Stage.
The direct seeds had varying outcomes, with Team Heretics and G2 Esports exiting the playoffs early. Heretics fell to Team Vitality and Leviatán, while G2 succumbed to XLG Esports and FUT Esports.
Paper Rex and EDward Gaming advanced through the upper bracket, with Paper Rex defeating Leviatán 2:0 in the initial playoff series. Leviatán’s subsequent run through the lower bracket led them to the grand final, where they faced Paper Rex in a thrilling showdown, ultimately emerging victorious with a 3:2 scoreline.
Paper Rex’s journey to the grand final included victories over Leviatán, Team Vitality, and EDward Gaming, marking their second Masters final appearance of the season after finishing as runners-up in Santiago.
In a nail-biting series, Leviatán secured a historic win over Paper Rex in the VALORANT Masters London 2026 grand final with a 3:2 scoreline. This victory not only avenged past defeats but also marked Leviatán’s first international Valorant championship, surprising many fans with their incredible comeback.
The tournament boasted a $1 million prize pool, with the champions taking home $350,000 and the runners-up receiving $200,000.
The upcoming international event, the Esports World Cup 2026, is scheduled for July 9–12 in Paris. The VCT season will also continue with the next stages of the regional International Leagues.
The Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris from July 9 to 12 is the next major event on the competitive Valorant calendar, featuring 16 top-tier teams, including Paper Rex, Team Heretics, Karmine Corp, and Gentle Mates. Stay updated on live results and viewership data through the dedicated Esports Charts event coverage page.