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TenZ and ohnePixel to star in VALORANT Champions Shanghai Showmatch
As VALORANT Champions Shanghai approaches its conclusion, fans can look forward to a special showmatch before the tournament wraps up. Team Alpha and Team Omega will step away from VALORANT lore and onto the stage to settle the score and prove which side is the best.
VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026: Showmatch Teams
Team Alpha and Team Omega will each bring five players to the stage, with a designated captain leading each side.
While Team Alpha will represent the host country with Chinese content creators and players, Team Omega will bring together popular personalities from the international VALORANT community.
Team Alpha:
- Karry Wang (leader of Chinese boy group TFBOYS and captain of Team Alpha)
- Aijiang (streamer)
- Du "HangHang" Yu Hang (professional player)
- Gus (streamer)
- Wang "whzy" Haozhe (professional player)
Team Omega:
- Tyson "TenZ" Ngo (former pro-player, content creator, and captain of Team Omega)
- DABIN (DJ and music producer)
- ohnePixel (streamer/YouTuber)
- Athena (Member of South Korean girl group FIFTY FIFTY and T1 VALORANT ambassador)
- keshi (singer and songwriter)
Although nothing has been confirmed, the showmatch could offer the first glimpse of VALORANT's upcoming agent. Riot Games recently invited several influencers and content creators to an event where they got an early look at the new character, who is rumored to be from China.
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but fans should keep an eye on the event in case Riot reveals what could be VALORANT's Agent 31.
Vote for the Rounds!
Fans can also vote on challenges and add chaos during the showmatch, deciding what happens next. These challenges could include players having to whisper all their communications for an entire round or loud music being played through team comms.
Fans will have plenty of options to choose from when voting on the next challenge. These challenges will take place during specific rounds, so make sure to cast your vote and help bring chaos to the showmatch.
Showmatch Schedule
The showmatch is scheduled for October 17 at 11 PM PDT / 8 AM CEST.
Fans can watch the showmatch live on Riot Games’ official Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as on participating co-streamers’ channels.
The event will take place just before the Lower Bracket Final, where the two competing teams are yet to be determined.
VALORANT Champions 2026 is approaching its conclusion after nearly a month of competition. With only four teams left in the running, the race for the season’s most prestigious title is entering its final stage.
100 Thieves, LOUD, Team Vitality, and G2 Esports have one final chance to prove themselves on the international stage and decide how their 2026 season will end.
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Featured image credit: Riot Games
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