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Riot Games has confirmed that VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers will begin in November 2026, opening a clear route for any team to reach Kickoff, the new regional Cups, Masters, and Champions. Each Americas, EMEA, and Pacific Kickoff will feature four open teams alongside eight partners, with fixed qualification payments of up to $400,000 for non-partner squads that advance.

Global Esports made history on September 6 by winning VCT Pacific Stage 2 after an incredible reverse sweep against Nongshim RedForce in Busan. Down 0-2, the Indian organization fought back to claim their first-ever Pacific title, $100,000, and the top seed for VALORANT Champions Shanghai. Relive the dramatic comeback and what it means for the team and fans.

Don’t miss a single moment of the biggest VALORANT event of the year, bookmark this page and follow the official streams as VCT Champions 2026 Shanghai unfolds! Image Credit: Riot Games The crowning event of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour is heading to China for the first time. VCT Champions 2026 Shanghai runs from September 24 to October 18 and brings together the world’s top 16 teams for a shot at the world championship title and a $2.25 million prize pool. This is the fi

Discover the complete VCT 2027 format explained — new open qualifiers, international Cups, three-season cycles, and how every team can now reach Masters and Champions.