The 2027 VCT tournament-focused structure can fix Tier 2, but Riot still needs to get the details right
Riot Games’ 2027 overhaul of the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) reads like a rebuke of its own recent...
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“The mistake shouldn’t have happened”: Riot Games redraws VALORANT Masters Santiago matches
Riot Games has revealed that it made a mistake during the live draw for the second Swiss stage...
Riot Games unveils 2026 VCT Stage 1 and Stage 2 formats
Riot Games has outlined the structure for the 2026 season of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT), introducing a...
VALORANT releases 2026 VCT team capsules
Riot Games has unveiled the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Team Capsules ahead of the new esports season....
MOUZ exits VALORANT, citing misalignment with current VCT structure
German esports organisation MOUZ has announced that it will no longer continue competing in VALORANT, ending a four-year...
Kaajak and Aspas among 2025 VCT Awards winners
Riot Games has unveiled the winners of the 2025 VCT Awards, acknowledging competitive excellence throughout this year’s VALORANT...
2026 VCT rostermania: Every tier one VALORANT roster move
As the VALORANT competitive scene heads towards the OFF//SEASON, multiple VCT teams have started making roster changes in...
Riot reveals locations for VCT 2026 Masters and Champions
The VALORANT Champions Tour locations have been announced for 2026. Riot has announced many major changes for the...
VALORANT releases Champions 2025 Anthem ‘Last Shot’
Riot Games has released its VALORANT Champions 2025 Anthem, ‘Last Shot’, featuring artists templuv and 347aidan. The song,...
How does VCT relegation and promotion work?
Starting from 2026, the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) International Leagues will be locked at 12 teams, with Ascension...
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