Riot Games has announced the return of the Esports Hub for the VCT 2026 season, launching with patch 12.01 as Kickoff events begin across all regions.
The feature allows players to closely follow the VCT circuit without leaving the game, while also keeping track of the newly introduced Path to Champions system.
Accessible via the Esports tab in VALORANT, the Esports Hub includes recent results, upcoming match schedule, global events, team rosters, and more.
The Esports Hub was originally introduced in 2023 and has since become a one-stop destination for VCT fans who are unable to watch live broadcasts.
Apart from this, viewers can also financially support their favourite teams by purchasing VCT Capsules for 2,320 VP, with 50% of the net profit going to the respective organisations. The VALORANT Champions 2026 bundle will also be added to the in-game Store ahead of the season’s crowning event.
VCT 2026 Events and Schedule
VCT Kickoff is the opening event of the 2026 season, with the tournament in EMEA and the Americas already underway. The top three teams from each International League will qualify for the first global event of the year, VALORANT Masters Santiago.
Following this, organisations will compete in Split 1 to earn the chance to represent their region at Masters London, with each region once again sending its top three teams.
Split 2 will be the final regional tournament of the season, where partnered and Ascension teams will face off against the best Challengers squads qualifying through the Path to Champions programme.
The event will decide which teams advance to the VALORANT Champions 2026, taking place in Shanghai. The qualification will be based on tournament placements and the Championship Points leaderboard.
Fans can check out the complete schedule for VCT 2026 below:
- VCT Kickoff: January 15th to February 15th
- VALORANT Masters Santiago: February 28th to March 15th
- VCT Stage 1: March 31st to May 10th
- VCT Stage 1 Playoffs: May 6th to 24th
- VALORANT Masters London: June 6th to 21st
- VCT Stage 2: June 30th to August 16th
- VCT Season Finals: August 5th to September 6th
- VALORANT Champions Shanghai: September 24th to October 18th
