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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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VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers start in November as Riot reveals open path to Champions

Time to prepare.

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VCT Pacific’s Korea-centric problem is real, and Riot knows it

Riot Games' own league head has publicly acknowledged a regional imbalance in VCT Pacific, and the next partnership cycle could look very different.

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VCT Challengers teams are crashing the Tier 1 party, and it’s working

Enterprise Esports knocked out Fnatic and Team Vitality in EMEA, while Sharper Esports is threatening DRX in Pacific — and the implications run deeper than a single tournament.

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3 of 4 Challenger teams advance to VCT EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs

Their eyes are set on Barcelona and Champions.

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Eintracht Frankfurt and Fire Flux Esports seal final VCT EMEA Stage 2 playoff berths

The two Challenger-league sides survived a grueling Play-Ins bracket to join six VCT partner teams in the Stage 2 playoffs, which begin Aug. 20.

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Tarik steps away from VALORANT watch parties after years of hosting

End of an era.

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Kachoww and kozzy shatter VCT EMEA youth records within 48 hours of each other

Fire Flux's 17-year-old Kachoww and Enterprise's 16-year-old kozzy both broke the youngest-ace record at VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2, with at least one of their teams now guaranteed a playoff berth.

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GiantX westside on Champions 2026 path: “We need to start strong from the very first round”

After beating Eintracht Frankfurt in VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-Ins, GiantX's westside says the team is moving in the right direction but can't afford another sluggish start.

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Americas LCQ grand final suspended mid-series after day-long technical chaos

Relentless technical pauses brought the best-of-five to a halt before Map 2 was even finished, forcing both teams to agree to continue the following day.

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Why Riot suspended Ardiis from co-streaming VCT tournaments

Here's why Riot suspended Ardiis from co-streaming.

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VCT Americas Stage 2 2026: Schedule, results, teams, and how to watch

Find all VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 details here.

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VCT EMEA Stage 2 2026: Schedule, results, teams, and how to watch

Find all VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 details here.

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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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Esports World Cup 2026 VALORANT Pacific Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, and format

Road to EWC VALORANT has begun for Pacific.

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VALORANT pro Florescent cleared of misconduct allegations after Riot’s investigation

The pro is allowed to compete again.

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

VCT Pacific League is back for 2026.

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ExpressVPN wants to be your go-to gaming VPN — and partners with game giants to be up to the challenge

ExpressVPN is leveling up its gaming presence with major new esports partnerships across Riot Games, G2 Esports, and Method, and promises exclusive drops, faster speeds, and stronger security for players.

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KATSEYE’s Megan to play in VCT Satiago Showmatch

The pop idol will show off her aim on the VCT stage.

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TenZ’s pro VALORANT comeback with Sentinels could be a possibility after scrim sighting

Is the king going to make a comeback?

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All TenZ VALORANT Community Awards winners

Across 21 categories.

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Vietnam to host first tier-1 VALORANT event as VCT Pacific Stage 1 Finals set in Ho Chi Minh City

The first in SEA as well.

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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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DRX star Flashback retires suddenly ahead of VCT 2026

Sudden retirement from competitive.

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VALORANT Team Capsules announced for 2026

New VALORANT Team Capsules have been announced.

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