Riot Games has announced further details surrounding its Path to Champions initiative for VALORANT Challengers in 2026.
This includes slot distribution across all VCT International Leagues, eligibility criteria, financial support and more.
Regional Slot Distribution
Every VCT International League will feature four Challengers teams in Stage 2 Playoffs.
Moreover, every team that secures a place in at Path to Champions will receive a $75,000 (~£56,331) stipend to cover costs such as travel, visas, and more.
Here’s how the organisation’s will be determined:
VCT Americas
VCL North America and Brazil will each promote one squad, while the LATAM North and South Challengers Leagues will jointly send one team.