VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)
The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is Riot's global VALORANT circuit. In 2026 it runs four international leagues — Americas, EMEA, Pacific and China — feeding VALORANT Champions in Shanghai.
What is the VALORANT Champions Tour?
The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) is VALORANT's global esports circuit, run by Riot Games. It is built around franchised international leagues whose seasons feed two annual Masters events and the season-ending world final, VALORANT Champions.
VCT 2026 structure
In 2026 the VCT runs four international leagues — Americas, EMEA, Pacific and China — with 12 teams each (48 total). The season flows from Kickoff through Masters (Santiago, then London) and two stages into VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai, with each region sending four teams to the world final.
2026 is reported to be the final franchised season, with the VCT planned to return to an open-qualifier system from 2027 — a forward-looking plan that may still change.
VALORANT Champions 2025
The most recent world champions are NRG (Americas), who beat Fnatic (EMEA) 3–2 in the grand final in Paris — NRG's first VALORANT Champions title.
Where Malaysia fits
Malaysia competes within the Southeast Asia region under VCT Pacific, the international league for the Asia-Pacific.
Frequently asked questions
How many leagues does the VCT have in 2026?
Four international leagues — Americas, EMEA, Pacific and China — each with 12 franchised teams.
Who won VALORANT Champions 2025?
NRG, who beat Fnatic 3–2 in the grand final in Paris.
