Valorant Champions 2026 is almost here, and the world’s top teams will soon battle it out for the popular shooter’s world championship trophy. The event will interest fans, as 2026 has seen new contenders emerge, expectations broken, and two new champions crowned at both Masters.
Esports Charts has collated all the important details about the most prestigious competition on the Valorant esports calendar for 2026. This primer covers livestreams, dates, format, and participants.
Valorant Champions 2026 venue and dates
The Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 will run from September 24 to October 18 and will provide the final major benchmark for VCT viewership in 2026. The most coveted trophy in Valorant esports today will be contested across multiple venues in Shanghai, China: Mercedes-Benz Arena (Finals Weekend) and Jing’an Sports Center (Group Stage & Playoffs).
During these past three weeks, multiple records were either set or broken, all of which are detailed in our comprehensive report available here.
As the 2026 Valorant esports season unfolds with numerous events, the question of who will emerge as the world champion looms large. Will a new team make history, or will a familiar contender further solidify their legacy? The answer will begin to unravel on September 24.
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