Riot Games has revealed that the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals will take place at the Olímpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain.
In January, the publisher had initially announced Madrid as the host city for the region’s final competition in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT).
“We needed to adjust our plans for the event, but we’re staying in Spain and bringing the full VALORANT experience to fans across the country and beyond,” stated Riot Games in a press release.
Like in previous years, the VCT 2026 calendar consists of three regional tournaments, Kickoff, Stage 1 and Stage 2, supplemented by three global events, two Masters and the season-ending VALORANT Champions competition.
However, Riot Games has introduced a wider variety of host locations across the four VCT regions (EMEA, Americas, Pacific and China) to better connect with the game’s audiences globally.
Most notably, all Stage 2 finals will take place in new locations: Barcelona, Spain, for VCT EMEA, São Paulo, Brazil, for VCT Americas and Busan, South Korea, for VCT Pacific.
VCT China has received a roadshow with several host cities throughout its VCT 2026 season, including Chengdu for the Stage 2 Playoffs. Moreover, VCT Pacific recently unveiled Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, as the location for its Stage 1 finals.
What Is Known About VCT EMEA Stage 2 So Far
VCT EMEA Stage 2 will be held between Masters London in June and Champions Shanghai in September. In its latest press release, Riot Games has confirmed August 28th to 30th as the Stage 2 finals dates.
The tournament will feature 16 VCT EMEA teams competing across a Group Stage, Play-Ins and a double-elimination Playoffs bracket.
Moreover, for the first time in VCT history, teams from the tier-two Challengers circuit will have the chance to earn a slot in the Stage 2 Playoffs and qualify for VALORANT Champions 2026.
