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Manila is set to be the host city for the Pacific region’s inaugural VCT Cup of 2027, taking place from April 29 to May 23. This event is a significant milestone on the VALORANT Champions Tour calendar for the Philippines.
The Manila competition marks the first Cup for the Pacific region, one of four regional events happening concurrently. Alongside Manila, Mexico City, Warsaw, and Wuhan will host the Americas, EMEA, and China editions, respectively, as teams vie for spots at Masters Valencia.
Manila Joins the Busy VCT Calendar
The 2027 season kicks off with regional Kickoff events from January 14 to February 7. After Bangkok hosts the Pacific Kickoff, Masters Seoul will run from February 20 to March 3. Following this, Manila will host its Cup in late April and May before the international scene shifts to València for Masters from June 5 to June 20.
Tokyo is the designated host for Pacific’s second Cup, scheduled from August 5 to August 29. The season wraps up in Austin, where the VALORANT Champions and the Game Changers Championship are both planned for September 16 to October 10. The Pacific region will see action in three cities throughout the year: Bangkok, Manila, and Tokyo.
The announcement about Manila is part of a broader revamp to the tour’s structure and event schedule. Riot’s 2027 calendar integrates regional competitions with international Masters events and season-ending championships, expanding the number of tournaments and host locations. The VCT 2027 changes outline the overarching modifications driving this calendar shift.
Road to Manila Begins with Open Qualifiers
Teams looking to make their mark in the 2027 season can kickstart their journey in November with the commencement of open qualifiers. As per VLR’s calendar report, non-partnered teams are gearing up to compete for Kickoff slots, with successful qualification carrying a $100,000 stipend. This offers aspiring teams a tangible early-season goal well before Manila’s Cup 1 kicks off.
While the tournament dates and host city are confirmed, specific details for attendance are currently scarce. Information on the venue, ticket prices, sale dates, and match schedules with live audiences has yet to be announced. These details will shape how fans can engage with the event in person.
Looking Ahead to the Next Milestone
For teams, the path to the Manila Cup will officially begin with the opening of 2027 qualifiers in November 2026. Fans can already mark their calendars for the April 29–May 23 tournament window, with venue and ticketing specifics still pending.