eSports Insider · Dec 18, 2025
A Guide to VCT Americas Kickoff 2026
Image credit: VALORANT Esports NA via XVCT Americas Kickoff 2026 will take place from January 15th to February 15th, marking the region’s first esports event in the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT).
In addition to featuring Kickoff’s new triple-elimination format, the tournament will offer its 12 teams the chance to qualify for Masters Santiago, the first global VCT event of the season.
VCT Americas is part of Riot Games’ semi-franchised tier-one VALORANT Champions Tour, which encompasses three additional regions: EMEA, Pacific and China.