Riot Games has shared details on Pick’Ems for VALORANT Masters Santiago, the first international event of this year’s VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT).
Before the action gets underway, here’s everything VALORANT fans need to know about Pick’Ems, including how to make predictions and all of the exclusive rewards up for grabs.
VALORANT Masters Santiago Pick’Ems Dates And Rewards
Pick’Ems for the Swiss stage open on February 19th, with fans predicting the results of each match. Each correct prediction earns points. Earning points qualifies fans to earn a range of rewards, ranging from unique Gun Buddy designs to the rare Perfect title awarded to fans who predict all of the correct results.
Following the Swiss stage, Pick’Ems for the Playoffs open on March 4th once the draw has taken place and the schedule has been revealed.
Below is a full list of rewards that are available to earn:
- Cachando Todo Title – All Pick’Em participants
- ¡Rico, po! Gun Buddy – Top 50% of participants
- ¡Rico, po! Golden Gun Buddy – Top 20% of participants
- Perfect Title – Awarded to participants who score 100% correct picks
The return of Pick’Ems follows on from Riot Games unveiling the 2026 VCT Season Capsule. The bundle features an exclusive melee skin including four designs inspired by the regional leagues and a fifth design taking inspiration from the wider VCT ecosystem.
Ahead of the event, VALORANT fans and esports personalities are already sharing their predictions as the community attempts to predict the outcome of what is set to be a highly competitive tournament.
VALORANT Masters Santiago Pick’Ems Signups
Fans can register to participate in Pick’Ems on the VALORANT esports website. In addition to visiting the VCT’s website, fans also have the ability to predict results directly through VALORANT’s in-game client.
Once the Pick’Ems go live, fans can make their choices through the first-person shooter title’s dedicated Esports tab.
VALORANT Masters Heads to Chile
VALORANT Masters Santiago features 12 teams competing for the lion’s share of a $1m (~£737,390) prize pool at the Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile. Taking place from February 28th, with an eight-team Swiss stage to determine the final four places in the Playoffs.
The teams that advance from the Swiss stage will face off against the four winners of the regional VCT Stage 1 competitions in a double-elimination bracket from March 6th to 15th to determine the eventual champion.
Best-of-threes will feature across the Swiss stage and the majority of the Playoffs. For the lower bracket final and the Grand Final, a best-of-five decides the winner.
