VALORANT Champions 2026 Shanghai: Official Draw and 16 Participating Teams
Core answer: VALORANT Champions 2026 Shanghai features 16 teams in four region-balanced groups, with playoffs in double-elimination BO3/BO5 format and a $1 million prize. Key facts: - 4 groups, 4 regions each. - 100 Thieves won EWC 2026. - Global Esports, TYLOO are regional champions. - VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers start November 2026. - Winner receives $1M + trophy. Source: Riot Games | Cross-checked: VuaBong.vn. Related Q&A: What is the prize for winning? $1,000,000 USD. When do Open Qualifiers start? November 2026.
The VALORANT Champions 2026 will officially take place in Shanghai, China, featuring 16 top teams from four regions: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China. The group draw ceremony has been announced, with each group containing exactly one representative from each region, ensuring balance and cross-regional matchups from the start.
Group A: 100 Thieves (Americas), FUT Esports (EMEA), T1 (Pacific), JD Gaming (China). Group B: LOUD (Americas), Team Vitality (EMEA), Global Esports (Pacific), EDward Gaming (China). Group C: G2 (Americas), Team Liquid (EMEA), Paper Rex (Pacific), TYLOO (China). Group D: NRG (Americas), Karmine Corp (EMEA), Nongshim RedForce (Pacific), Xi Lai Gaming (China).
Notably, 100 Thieves enter as Americas Stage 2 champions and recent Esports World Cup 2026 winners, giving them strong momentum. Meanwhile, Global Esports (Pacific Stage 2 champions) and TYLOO (China Stage 2 champions) are also formidable contenders on home soil.
The tournament uses a group stage format with four teams per group, top two advancing to a double-elimination playoff. All playoff matches are BO3 except the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are BO5. The champion will receive $1,000,000 and the Champions trophy.
Another key announcement: Riot Games confirmed that VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers will begin in November 2026, providing a direct path to Champions for all teams, moving away from the previously closed regional circuit. This is seen as a strategic shift to expand the VALORANT ecosystem.
Currently, information regarding the patch version and agent/map pool for Champions 2026 has not been released. Fans will have to wait for further details from Riot Games in the coming weeks.
VALORANT Champions 2026 ends this year's VALORANT season and promises to be the most exciting edition yet.
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