Riot Games has revealed the full schedule and format for the 2026 VCT season, along with details regarding Championship Points.
The new competitive year will begin in January with Kickoff and conclude with VALORANT Champions Shanghai in October. This upcoming season will feature twice as many series as 2025.
As for the Game Changers Championship, it will crown its next world champion in November 2026. 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
- VALORANT Game Changers Championship: October/November
VCT 2026 Championship Points System
Just like in the 2025 edition, VCT teams will earn Championship Points for winning matches throughout the season.