In the spotlight
VCT 2027 cuts partners to eight per region and opens every event to qualifiers. Here is why Global Esports, Evil Geniuses and others are leaving.
Mandatory revealed its 2027 Valorant roster on Oct. 29: starxo, MiniBoo, Kicks, Veqaj and runneR, coached by Larsson, ahead of the VCT EMEA qualifiers.
Vitality edge LOUD in Summit thriller at Champions
Paper Rex beat G2 Esports 2-1 in Valorant Champions 2026 Group C, losing Split 9-13 before taking Haven 13-11 and Lotus 13-9 to top the group.
G2 Esports beat TYLOO 2-0 (13-6 Lotus, 13-3 Sunset) in the Champions Shanghai Group C opener, with trent posting a 1.75 rating and 287 ACS.
Gen.G GC fought through the lower bracket, played 16 maps in four days and beat FENNEL GC 3-2 in the Grand Final to win Game Changers 2026: Pacific.
Team Liquid has announced a last-minute change to their main VALORANT starting lineup ahead of Champions Shanghai.