Riot Games has officially revealed the host cities for the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 Playoffs, confirming Madrid, Busan, São Paulo, and Chengdu as the LAN destinations where regional seasons will reach their decisive conclusion. The VCT Stage 2 Playoffs 2026 will serve as the final gateway to VALORANT Champions 2026, with the last qualification spots for the world championship on the line. VCT Stage 2 Playoffs 2026 Host Cities Confirmed Riot’s announcement ou

The VCT China Kickoff 2026 officially marks the beginning of China’s VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 season. The tournament brings together the region’s top teams as they battle for early-season momentum, Championship Points, and international qualification. As the opening event of the year, VCT China Kickoff 2026 sets the tone for China’s competitive journey and offers the first real indicator of which teams are ready to contend on the global stage. What Is VCT China Kickoff 2

Riot Games has officially revealed the LEC 2026 format update, introducing a major structural overhaul to the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC). As teams navigate the offseason transfer window, Riot confirmed that the 2026 season will feature a brand-new tournament called LEC Versus, alongside refinements to the Spring and Summer Splits. The changes aim to deepen integration across the EMEA ecosystem, create meaningful opportunities for second-tier teams, and deliver

The Thailand Women’s Arena of Valor national team has officially withdrawn from the 33rd SEA Games Thailand 2025 following a disciplinary ruling issued by esports authorities. The decision stems from a confirmed rules violation involving a member of the Thai squad during the Women’s Arena of Valor competition. The ruling was jointly announced by the Thailand National Olympic Committee and the Thailand Esports Association, underscoring strict enforcement of competitive integri

Riot Games has officially released the season primer for VCT Pacific 2026 , offering a comprehensive look at one of the most competitive regions in VALORANT esports. The upcoming season introduces two new teams, a reworked Pacific Kickoff format, the return of Championship Points, and most notably a direct path for Challengers teams to qualify for Champions through Stage 2. The VCT Pacific 2026 format and schedule signals Riot’s push toward a more competitive, inclusive, and

Momentum Gaming has officially announced Detonation Series: Chapter II, the next installment of its competitive Valorant esports tournament for South Asia. Sponsored by E4EQUIP, this edition brings together rising and established teams from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka for an intense online showdown featuring high-stakes matches and a broadcasted grand finale. The Detonation Series Chapter II Valorant tournament continues Momentum Gaming’s mission

In one of the most significant offseason moves in the Pacific region, Japanese organization VARREL has officially acquired the full SLT Seongnam roster, marking a major shift in the VALORANT ecosystem. Fresh off their Ascension Pacific 2025 championship, the Korean lineup will now compete under the VARREL (VL) banner heading into the VCT Pacific 2026 season.This acquisition signals a strategic leap for the Japanese organization as it enters tier-one VALORANT competition with

T1 Wins Worlds 2025 to Claim Their Sixth Championship The most prestigious event in competitive League of Legends concluded with the two best teams of the season battling for the Summoner’s Cup. T1, led by Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, successfully defended their title and claimed their sixth World Championship after defeating KT Rolster 3–2 in the Worlds 2025 Grand Final. Since October 14, the 16 qualified teams gathered in China to compete for the world title. After a long journe

T1 vs Anyone’s Legend Worlds 2025 — A Five-Game Thriller The action at the premier League of Legends event continued with a matchday that determined the final four teams competing for the world championship. T1 defeated Anyone's Legend 3–2 in a thrilling series, securing their spot in the semifinals of Worlds 2025 and keeping their title defense alive. After a somewhat inconsistent Swiss Stage, T1 showed clear improvements in their gameplay, delivering a statement victory ove

The road to the VCT has never been more intense, and Ascension EMEA 2025 delivered a playoff run worthy of that promise. Eight of the region’s top challenger squads entered the final and most crucial event of the season — all chasing the same dream: securing one of two promotion slots into the VCT EMEA 2026 league. With everything on the line — careers, contracts, and regional pride — VCT Ascension EMEA became a proving ground where only the most disciplined and composed rost

Gen.G Worlds 2025: Quarterfinals Victory Over Hanwha Life Esports After an intense Swiss Stage and a short break, the action at the League of Legends World Championship resumed, marking the first semifinalist and another team’s elimination. Gen.G took down Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) with a 3-1 victory in the quarterfinals of Worlds 2025, securing a spot in the next phase. The October 28 matchday featured the first quarterfinal series of the Worlds 2025 bracket, a rematch of th

After weeks of thrilling matchups, the Swiss Stage of the League of Legends World Championship 2025 has officially come to an end, finalizing the list of teams advancing to the Knockout Stage. Led by Chiu “Doggo” Tzu-Chuan, CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) secured their spot in the Worlds 2025 Quarterfinals, marking the LCP’s first top-eight appearance in ten years. Meanwhile, Top Esports (TES) and T1 rounded out the remaining slots in the Knockout Stage. The final day of the Swiss S

On a pivotal day of the Swiss Stage, both T1 and Bilibili Gaming (BLG) proved their championship form, dispatching their opponents with clean 2-0 performances to move one step closer to playoff qualification. T1 and Bilibili Gaming Worlds 2025 — Staying Perfect in the Swiss Stage Game 1 – Mid and Bot Diff Opens the Map for BLG Bilibili Gaming entered the series with a measured, methodical approach. Through steady lane priority from their solo lanes and relentless pressure fro

Team Secret Whales Fall to Movistar KOI, Eliminated from Worlds 2025 After a short break, the action resumed at the biggest League of Legends event of the year, delivering both an elimination and a qualification to the next stage. Team Secret Whales fell 2-1 to Movistar KOI, becoming the second LPC representative to be eliminated from the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage. The October 23 matchday marked the start of the 1-2 pool, where one more loss meant the end of the road. Movistar

Riot Games has officially unveiled a major overhaul to the VALORANT Challengers Southeast Asia (SEA) ecosystem for 2026, highlighted by the removal of streaming exclusivity — a long-criticized rule that limited regional exposure.The announcement was made at the Imperial Samrong Convention Hall in Thailand, ahead of the VCT Ascension Pacific Finals Weekend. A New Structure for VALORANT Challengers SEA 2026 Under the revamped system, Challengers teams in the Pacific circuit wil

Two decisive series defined the closing moments of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage. G2 Esports staged a dramatic reverse sweep against FlyQuest to end their three-year Playoffs drought, while Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) dismantled CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) 2–0 to secure their own playoff berth in dominant fashion. LoL Esports One comeback, one demolition — and two teams now step into the Worlds 2025 Playoffs. Also Read: Riot Games Shares New Details on “Path to Champions” for Challe

Riot Games has unveiled new information about the upcoming Path to Champions  initiative, set to launch in 2026 , providing a direct route for Challenger teams  to qualify for VALORANT Champions . The announcement expands on the program first revealed earlier this year, outlining structure, eligibility, and regional slot allocation for teams hoping to reach the biggest stage in competitive VALORANT. A New Path for Challenger Teams Under the new system, Challenger teams that q

The League of Legends World Championship 2025 continued with a decisive day that saw the first eliminations of the tournament. Fnatic and PSG Talon both fell 2-1 to Movistar KOI and Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) respectively, ending their Worlds 2025 campaigns. LoL Esports League of Legends Worlds 2025 Eliminations Begin The October 19 matchday determined the fate of the four teams that had accumulated two losses so far in the Swiss Stage, with all facing off in best-of-three series.

Dragon Ranger Gaming (DRG)  have officially reclaimed their spot in the VCT China League  after a statement run at VCT Ascension China 2025 , capping off a lower-bracket resurgence with a dominant 3-0 Grand Final sweep  over Rare Atom  to secure the region’s lone promotion slot  for the 2026 season . VCT CN Dragon Ranger Gaming VCT China 2025 Redemption Run The Stakes: One Ticket, No Second Chances VCT Ascension China is one of the most cutthroat paths  in the Valorant ecosy

KT Rolster  continued their dominant run on the international stage with a convincing 2-0 sweep  over China’s Top Esports , advancing to the Playoffs Stage  of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage . LoL Esports Also read:   CTBC Flying Oyster Stuns T1 to Stay Undefeated at Worlds 2025 KT Rolster vs Top Esports Worlds 2025: Swiss Stage Showdown Game 1 — Controlled Chaos from KT The opening game was a statement of discipline and execution  from KT Rolster. Although Top Esports  gained e