VALORANT Champions 2026 Roster Confirmed

LOUD became the final team to qualify for Champions. After losing to NRG in the upper bracket, the Brazilian squad defeated MIBR, G2 Esports, and NRG in succession, reaching the Stage 2 grand final and securing a direct spot in Shanghai. 100 Thieves advanced through the upper bracket, defeating Leviatán 2-0 before recording another sweep against NRG in the upper bracket final. NRG qualified through Championship Points, as their victory over LOUD in the upper bracket semifinal guaranteed the defending world champions at least third place at Stage 2, increasing their total to 21 points. G2 Esports claimed the second Championship Points spot after defeating Leviatán 2-1, finishing the regional season with 21 points.

The Pacific region will be represented by Nongshim RedForce, Global Esports, T1, and Paper Rex. Nongshim RedForce and Global Esports reached the Stage 2 grand final and earned direct spots, while T1 and Paper Rex qualified through Championship Points. EMEA will send Karmine Corp, Team Liquid, FUT Esports, and Team Vitality to Champions. Karmine Corp and Team Liquid earned direct spots as the Stage 2 winner and runner-up, while FUT Esports and Team Vitality qualified through Championship Points. China will be represented by TYLOO, JD Gaming, EDward Gaming, and XLG Esports. TYLOO and JD Gaming earned direct spots by finishing first and second at VCT 2026: China Stage 2, while EDward Gaming and XLG Esports qualified through Championship Points.

VALORANT Champions 2026 will take place from September 24 to October 18 in Shanghai, China. Sixteen teams will compete for a $2,250,000 prize pool and the world championship title, while the group stage draw will be held on September 6 following the VCT 2026: Americas Stage 2 grand final between LOUD and 100 Thieves.