VALORANT Champions Tour is set to embark on its 2027 season with stops in 15 different cities, shining the spotlight on Seoul, València, and Austin. The upcoming calendar also features regional Kickoff and Cup events spanning across the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China, showcasing a truly global presence, as reported by esports.gg.
Accompanying the schedule is the introduction of VCT Cups, with Riot planning to organize over 50 tournaments throughout the year. Open Qualifiers will also play a crucial role, offering opportunities for amateur teams to join the VCT. With three global stops and 12 regional host cities, the competition is expected to be fierce.
The revamped event structure is a key highlight of the VCT’s 2027 changes, with the revealed locations underscoring the extensive reach of the calendar.
A calendar spanning four regional maps
The season kicks off with regional Kickoffs from January 14 to February 7, taking place in four different cities before the first international tournament in South Korea.
- Kickoff: January 14–February 7, in São Paulo, Berlin, Bangkok, and Hangzhou.
- Masters Seoul: February 20–March 3, in Seoul, South Korea.
- VCT Cup 1: April 29–May 23, in Mexico City, Warsaw, Manila, and Wuhan.
- Masters València: June 5–20, in València, Spain.
- VCT Cup 2: Rio de Janeiro, Istanbul, Tokyo, and Shanghai. Dates for this stage have not been provided in the published schedule.
- Champions and Game Changers: September 16–October 10, in Austin, Texas.
The regional Kickoffs will determine the Open teams qualifying for Masters Seoul, while Cup 1 will lead into Masters València. Cup 2 will follow the second Masters and precede the Austin finale. The interconnectedness of regional events with international competitions is evident in the expanded host city lineup.
Open Qualifiers expanding opportunities
For amateur teams, the introduction of Open Qualifiers throughout the year is a significant development. This initiative, as described by the source, aims to provide more avenues for squads to enter the VCT. While specific details about routes and formats are not included in the schedule announcement, the main takeaway is the accessibility offered through qualifiers, highlighting the diverse paths available for open teams.
The regional events for 2027 commence on January 14 in São Paulo, Berlin, Bangkok, and Hangzhou. Masters Seoul is slated for February 20 to March 3, with Cup 2 remaining a notable gap in the calendar, as the dates for its four confirmed cities are yet to be disclosed.