Following the victory of Nongshim RedForce at the Masters Santiago, it’s time for Valorant fans to gear up for the next VCT Masters event. In case you aren’t aware, London has been locked as the destination for the second global Valorant tournament of the year. So, whether you are ready to fly to the capital of England or catch the live stream, here is everything you need to know about Valorant Masters London 2026, including the qualified teams, fixtures, format, prize money, etc.
Valorant Masters London 2026 Grand Prize and Breakdown
In line with the Santiago 2026 tournament, the Valorant Masters London 2026 has a prize pool of 1,000,000 USD. As usual, this lucrative sum will be distributed among the 12 participating teams based on their final placements. Additionally, the teams securing victories will earn VCT points required to qualify for Valorant Champions 2026.
In addition to the VCT points and prize money, the winning team will clinch the ultimate Masters trophy in London later this month. That said, here is the complete breakdown of Valorant Masters London 2026, including the prize money and VCT points:
| Place | $ USD | VCT Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $350,000 | 6 |
| 2nd | $200,000 | 4 |
| 3rd | $125,000 | 3 |
| 4th | $75,000 | 2 |
| 5th–6th | $50,000 | 1 |
| 5th–6th | $50,000 | 1 |
| 7th–8th | $35,000 | – |
| 7th–8th | $35,000 | – |
| 9th–10th | $25,000 | – |
| 9th–10th | $25,000 | – |
| 11th–12th | $15,000 | – |
| 11th–12th | $15,000 | – |
Valorant Masters London 2026 Schedule
The group stage comprises eight teams from the second and third seeds of the various leagues around the world. As always, the group stage matches are played based on the Swiss-system tournament format. The Valorant Masters London 2026 tournament kicks off with the Swiss Stage on June 6, 2026. So, here is the full schedule of Valorant Masters London 2026:
Swiss/ Group Stage Bracket (Best of 3)
| Match | Round | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Round 1 | XLG Esports vs NRG |
| 2 | Round 1 | Team Vitality vs Dragon Ranger Gaming |
| 3 | Round 1 | FULL SENSE vs FUT Esports |
| 4 | Round 1 | Leviatán Esports vs Global Esports |
| 5 | Round 2 | TBD |
| 6 | Round 2 | TBD |
| 7 | Round 2 | TBD |
| 8 | Round 2 | TBD |
| 9 | Round 3 | TBD |
| 10 | Round 3 | TBD |
Playoffs Upper Bracket (Double Elimination)
| Match | Round | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| UB1 | Quarterfinal | TBD |
| UB2 | Quarterfinal | TBD |
| UB3 | Quarterfinal | TBD |
| UB4 | Quarterfinal | TBD |
| UB5 | Semifinal | Winner UB1 vs Winner UB2 |
| UB6 | Semifinal | Winner UB3 vs Winner UB4 |
| UB7 | Upper Bracket Finals | Winner UB5 vs Winner UB6 |
Playoffs Lower Bracket (Double Elimination)
| Match | Round | Matchup | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| LB1 | Round 1 | Loser UB1 vs Loser UB2 | Bo3 |
| LB2 | Round 1 | Loser UB3 vs Loser UB4 | Bo3 |
| LB3 | Round 2 | Winner LB1 vs Loser UB5 | Bo3 |
| LB4 | Round 2 | Winner LB2 vs Loser UB6 | Bo3 |
| LB5 | Semifinal | Winner LB3 vs Winner LB4 | Bo3 |
| LB6 | Lower Final | Winner LB5 vs Loser UB7 | Bo5 |
| Grand Finals | Grand Final | Winner UB7 vs Winner LB6 | Bo5 |
Valorant Masters London 2026 Dates and Location
Valorant Masters London, the second global tournament, will kick off on June 6, 2026, and end with the grand final on June 21, 2026. Riot Games has already revealed the dates and location of the upcoming tournament, and it is as follows:
- Swiss Stage dates: June 6, 2026 – June 10, 2026
- Playoffs dates: June 12, 2026 – June 21, 2026
- Location: Copper Box Arena, London, the UK
Valorant Masters London 2026 Teams and Rosters
Esports teams in the top 3 spots of their respective league (China, Americas, EMEA, and Pacific) are participating in the Valorant Masters London 2026 tournament. Therefore, a total of 12 Esports teams from around the world will be competing in the second global tournament in London. So, here is the complete list of all the participant teams and their roster members:
China
| Team Name | Seed | Players |
|---|---|---|
 EDward Gaming | 1st | nobody (captain), ZmjKK, Smoggy, Jieni7, CHICHOO |
 Xi Lai Gaming | 2nd | WsLeo (captain), NoMan, Rarga, Lysoar, happywei |
 Dragon Ranger Gaming | 3rd | Flex1n (captain), Vo0kashu, Life, Nicc, SpiritZ1, |
Americas
| Team Name | Seed | Players |
|---|---|---|
 G2 Esports | 1st | valyn (captain), trent, leaf, jawgemo, babybay |
 Leviatán Esports | 2nd | kiNgg (captain), spikeziN, Sato, Neon, blowz |
 NRG Esports | 3rd | Ethan (captain), brawk, keiko, mada, skuba |
EMEA
| Team Name | Seed | Players |
|---|---|---|
 Team Heretics | 1st | Boo (captain), Wo0t, RieNs, Koshmaras,benjyfishy |
 Team Vitality | 2nd | jamppi (captain), Sayonara, PROFEK, Derke, Chronicle |
 FUT Esports | 3rd | sociablEE (captain), yetujey, xeus, s0pp, KROSTALY |
Pacific
| Team Name | Seed | Players |
|---|---|---|
 Paper Rex | 1st | d4v41 (captain), Jinggg, invy, f0rsakeN, something |
 FULL SENSE | 2nd | Crws (captain), Leviathan, JitboyS, killua, Primmie |
 Global Esports | 3rd | xavi8k (captain), UdoTan, PatMen, Kr1stal, autumn |
Valorant Masters London 2026 Tournament Format Explained: Swiss Stage and Playoffs
There is no time to rest as the Valorant Masters London 2026 tournament kicks off with the ultimate Swiss stage. Only four teams advance to the next stage, and the remaining four are eliminated. The qualified teams are then matched against the 1st seed teams, and here is how the tournament works:
- Four regional 1st seeds are directly qualified to Playoffs: EDward Gaming from China, Paper Rex from Pacific, G2 Esports from Americas, and Team Heretics from EMEA.
- The other eight teams (2nd seeds and 3rd seeds) play in the Swiss Stage from June 6 to June 10.
- Swiss teams are XLG, NRG, Team Vitality, DRG, FULL SENSE, FUT Esports, Leviatan, and GLOBAL Esports.
- Swiss opens immediately with four series: XLG vs NRG, Team Vitality vs DRG, FS vs FUT, and Leviatan vs GLOBAL Esports.
- All Swiss group stage matches are best of three.
- The top 4 teams from the group stage advance to the Playoffs.
- Playoffs from June 12 to June 21 with eight teams in total.
- The Playoffs use a double-elimination bracket format.
- Playoff matches are best of three.
- The Lower Final and Grand Final are best of five.
How to Watch VCT Masters London 2026
Whether you want to watch the pre-show events or post-match analysis, the complete match coverage of Valorant Masters London 2026 will be broadcast on Valorant’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Therefore, you can stream the Swiss stagge and playoff matches for free on Valorant’s channels.
In addition, popular Valorant content creators will stream the matches on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. So, Valorant fans can switch to their favorite content creators and get their insights. In case you are looking for the links for the official streaming platforms of Valorant Masters London 2026, it is as follows:
Valorant Masters London 2026 Tickets and Live Audience Information
Ticket bookings for Valorant Masters London are now open. Players can grab their VCT Masters London ticket through the Ticketmaster UK platform. If you are looking for the exact venue details and ticket prices for Valorant Masters London 2026, check out the details below:
Venue Details
- Location: The Copper Box Arena
- Address: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3HB, United Kingdom
- Live esports matches, fan activities, community zones, etc., will be hosted at this venue throughout the tournament.
Ticket Sale Information
- General Sale Date: Ongoing
- Official Ticketing Website: Ticketmaster UK
- Tickets are available for every fan around the world
- International fans need to submit their government ID or passport to complete the ticket purchase.
- Only a maximum of four tickets are allowed per checkout.
- You may face restrictions during ticket purchase in case of VPN usage.
Ticket Pricing
- Early Stage Weekdays
- Dates: June 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18
- Reserved Seating Ticket: £15.20–£60.20 each, approximately 20-80 USD
- Early Stage Weekends
- Dates: June 6, 7, 13, 14
- Reserved Seating Ticket: £20.75–£88.20 each, approximately 27-118 USD
- Finals Stage Upper Final and Lower Bracket Final
- Dates: June 19 and 20
- Reserved Seating Ticket: £20.75–£116.25 each, approximately 27-156 USD
- Grand Final
- Date: June 21
- Reserved Seating Ticket: £32.20–£144.75 each, approximately 43-194 USD
Valorant Masters London 2026 Pick’Ems Rewards and Details
If you have been playing Valorant for a long time, you might have heard about the Valorant Pick’Ems. Riot Games has introduced exciting rewards for Valorant Masters London 2026 Pick’Ems this time, including exclusive titles and buddies. However, these rewards are tied to your prediction accuracy. Here is a list of all the rewards you can unlock for the Masters London 2026 Pick’Ems:
| Tier | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Submit eligible predictions | “Bossman” Title |
| Top 50 Percentile | Finish in top 50 percent | “REF?!?” Buddy |
| Top 20 Percentile | Finish in the top 20 percent | Pick’Ems Master “REF?!?” Buddy |
| Perfect Bracket | Perfectly predict the entire bracket | “100%” Title |
And that’s a wrap! We hope our guide on Valorant Masters London 2026 helped you learn all the essential details about the second global tournament. That said, are you heading to London to watch the matches live? Let us know in the comments below.
The Valorant Masters London 2026 ticket prices start at £15.20 ($20) and go up to £144.75 ($194) depending on the matchday.
All the Valorant Masters London matches will be streamed live on the official Valorant YouTube and Twitch channels.
Paper Rex, G2 Esports, EDward Gaming, Team Heretics, NRG, Team Vitality, Leviatán Esports, XLG Esports, Dragon Ranger, FUT Esports, FULL SENSE, and Global Esports are participating in the Valorant Masters London 2026 tournament.
