Masters London 2026: Everything You Need to Know — Teams, Format, Schedule and Fan Fest
- Charn "s3rius2k1"
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VALORANT's biggest international event of the European summer is almost here. Masters London 2026 brings together twelve of the world's best teams at the iconic Copper Box Arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, running from June 6 to June 21, 2026.
With four regions represented, a $1,000,000 prize pool on the line, and Championship Points that feed directly into qualification for VALORANT Champions Shanghai, the stakes couldn't be higher. And for fans making the trip, a packed Fan Fest at Hackney Bridge promises an unforgettable weekend off the server too.
Masters London 2026: The Teams
Twelve teams qualified for Masters London by finishing in the top three of their respective regional Stage 1 standings. Stage 1 winners earned a direct bye to Playoffs, while second and third seeds enter through the Swiss Stage.
VCT Americas
G2 Esports (Stage 1 Winner — Playoff Bye)
Leviatán (Swiss Stage)
NRG (Swiss Stage)
VCT EMEA
Team Heretics (Stage 1 Winner — Playoff Bye)
Team Vitality (Swiss Stage)
FUT Esports (Swiss Stage)
VCT Pacific
Paper Rex (Stage 1 Winner — Playoff Bye)
FULL SENSE (Swiss Stage)
Global Esports (Swiss Stage)
VCT CN
EDward Gaming (Stage 1 Winner — Playoff Bye)
XLG Esports (Swiss Stage)
Dragon Ranger Gaming (Swiss Stage)
Masters London 2026 Format
Swiss Stage — June 6 to 10
Eight teams compete for four remaining Playoff spots. The format is unforgiving: win two matches and you advance; lose two and you're eliminated. All Swiss matches are Best-of-Three.
Playoffs — June 12 to June 21
The four Swiss Stage survivors join the four regional Stage 1 winners in a double-elimination Playoffs bracket. One loss drops a team to the lower bracket — two losses and they're out. All matches are Best-of-Three, with the Grand Final played as a Best-of-Five. The top six finishers earn Championship Points toward qualification for VALORANT Champions Shanghai.
Masters London 2026 Full Schedule
Swiss Stage
Saturday, June 6 — Swiss Stage Day 1
Sunday, June 7 — Swiss Stage Day 2
Monday, June 8 — Swiss Stage Day 3
Tuesday, June 9 — Swiss Stage Day 4
Wednesday, June 10 — Swiss Stage Day 5
Thursday, June 11 — Dark Day (No Matches)
Playoffs
Friday, June 12 — Playoffs Day 1
Saturday, June 13 — Playoffs Day 2
Sunday, June 14 — Playoffs Day 3
Monday, June 15 — Playoffs Day 4
Tuesday, June 16 — Playoffs Day 5
Wednesday, June 17 — Tech / Rehearsal
Thursday, June 18 — Tech / Rehearsal
Finals Weekend
Friday, June 19 — Playoffs Day 6
Saturday, June 20 — Lower Bracket Final
Sunday, June 21 — Grand Final
Masters London 2026: The Venue
Masters London 2026 takes place at the Copper Box Arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Hackney Wick, London — a multi-sport venue with a capacity of up to 7,481. The arena previously hosted the 2023 League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational, making it no stranger to world-class esports. Tickets for all match days are available via Ticketmaster.
Fan Fest at Hackney Bridge
Masters London Fan Fest transforms Hackney Bridge — a 5–10 minute walk from the Copper Box Arena — into a free community hub across Finals Weekend from June 19–21.
Admission to the Fan Fest is completely free, with all areas accessible at any time during match days, including the watch party area. Fans with Copper Box Arena tickets can also re-enter the Fan Fest at any time, subject to capacity.
Highlights at Fan Fest include:
Creator meet-and-greets and player appearances throughout the weekend
Artist Alley and cosplay showcases on the Community Stage
Team booths and interactive challenges including Defuse the Spike
The Phoenix Arms — a VALORANT-themed pub experience complete with community activities and a pub quiz
Live watch parties for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final
Wheelchair accessible entrances and exits are available throughout Hackney Bridge, including all buildings and the Lower Tier Garden area via the step-free canal pathway.
Red Bull Gaming Sphere On Tour
From June 19–21, the Red Bull Gaming Sphere On Tour will be live at Fan Fest with playable VALORANT setups, a shareable Photobooth, and appearances from popular co-streamers. Red Bull will also have dedicated offers across bars in the Hackney Bridge fan zone and inside the Copper Box Arena.
New VALORANT Map Reveal and Showmatch
Masters London 2026 will also mark the reveal of a brand new VALORANT map. Clues and hints will be hidden around Fan Fest ahead of the official unveiling, and on June 21 — Grand Final day — a creator showmatch will be the first to showcase the new map competitively. Keep an eye on VALORANT's official social channels for the showmatch lineup announcement.
Tournament MVP and In-Game Rewards
At the conclusion of the Grand Final, a Masters London MVP will be crowned — voted on by talent, co-streamers, and media based on consistency and impact across the event.
Fans watching live can earn exclusive in-game Drops including a special Title, while Pick'Ems powered by AWS let viewers lock in predictions across the tournament. The Shotcall Twitch extension adds real-time engagement — call maps, rounds, and clutch moments during live broadcasts to earn points and climb the global leaderboard. Available on desktop via the Twitch extension.
Where to Watch Masters London 2026
All matches will be broadcast live on VALORANT Esports' official channels:
Twitch: twitch.tv/valorant
YouTube: youtube.com/@ValorantEsports
X (Twitter): @valorantesports
Facebook: /valorantesports
TikTok: @valorantesports
Instagram: @valorantesports
Masters London 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the standout events of the competitive VALORANT calendar. With Swiss Stage action starting this Saturday, June 6, the road to the Grand Final begins now.
