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REVEALED: Kickoff event - The Real Truth

Valorant Is Opening a New Path for Amateur Teams to Reach VCT in 2027

Valorant's 2027 VCT structure gives amateur and open teams new qualifier routes into Kickoff, Masters and even Champions.

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VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers begin in November with spots and cash on offer across 16 regions

Open qualifiers begin in November 2026 across 16 regions, giving non-partner teams a genuine shot at Kickoff, Masters, and Champions.

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Riot Games to pay non-partnered VCT 2027 teams up to $400K for advancing to Champions

Massive qualification payouts.

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VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1: Schedule, results, teams, format, more

The first phase of Americas' VCT league.

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VALORANT Masters Santiago: Schedule, teams, results, format, more

First international LAN of the season.

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VCT Pacific 2026 Kickoff schedule, teams, format, and more

Top teams head to Masters Santiago and win Championship Points.

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VCT Americas 2026 Kickoff schedule, teams, format, and more

With the new format, every team has three chances to secure a spot at Masters Santiago.

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VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff schedule, teams, new format, more

Top three go to Masters Santiago.

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Derke explains what went wrong for Vitality after VCT Kickoff success

Could have been a story worth remembering.

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