TL;DR: Riot Games has announced a major evolution of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) for 2027, introducing a tournament-based ecosystem with open qualification to global events, a new partnership model, and expanded live events across more locations worldwide.
Date: April 8, 2026 - Los Angeles
What you need to know:
A Tournament-First Ecosystem: Starting in 2027, the VCT will transition to a tournament model where every match carries meaningful stakes. Open qualifiers will feed into regional tournaments, visiting more locations each year and providing opportunities to reach Masters and Champions.
