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All Teams Qualified for VALORANT Champions 2026
While every international event holds significance for teams, nothing compares to VALORANT Champions, the most prestigious tournament of the competitive season. As we get closer to the start of the 2026 edition, China is preparing to welcome the world's top 16 teams.
It is now time to take a look at the complete lineup of teams qualified for VALORANT Champions 2026.
*Last updated: 06/09/2026
All Teams Qualified for VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026
A total of 16 teams will head to Shanghai, China, for a chance to win the biggest trophy in VALORANT. Here's the complete list of teams qualified for VALORANT Champions 2026, separated by region:
| VCT China | VCT EMEA | VCT Pacific | VCT Americas |
| TYLOO | FUT Esports | Paper Rex | NRG |
| JD Gaming | Team Vitality | Nongshim RedForce | G2 Esports |
| EDward Gaming | Karmine Corp | Global Esports | 100 Thieves |
| Xi Lai Gaming | Team Liquid | T1 | LOUD |
Note: This article will be updated regularly as new teams qualify for the VALORANT Champion 2026.
The Final Chapter
In 2027, everything will change for VALORANT. The competitive circuit is set for a major overhaul, bringing new tournaments, systems, rules, and much more. With so much uncertainty surrounding the future of the game, VALORANT Champions 2026 carries a different weight, marking the final chapter of the current competitive era.
Can the Chinese teams finally bring glory to their home country, two years after EDward Gaming made history, and put an end to their recent failures on the international stage? And if NRG qualify, can they claim their second Champions title and become the first team in VALORANT history to win the tournament twice?
To find out the answer to all of these questions and much more, make sure to tune in when VALORANT Champions 2026 takes place from September 24 to October 18.
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Featured image credit: Colin Young-Wolff // Riot Games
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