[UPDATED] All 2027 VCT Partner Teams: Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China

The conclusion of Champions 2026 and the crowning of LOUD also marked the conclusion of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) closed circuit era. As we wind down the remnants of the 2026 season, reports have begun coming in on VCT 2027 partner teams. Let's have a look. 

*This article currently collects leaks and rumors on next year's crop of partner teams in addition to official confirmations and is subject to change and revision. 

*Last updated: 19/10/2026

What's Different in 2027?

VCT 2027 will see a drastic shift from the existing closed circuit competitive model into an open circuit. The partner team pool will reduce globally from 40 to 32 and we expect to see some new faces next year within the partner circle. 

The open circuit also means we will see a massive increase in the number of competing teams (not just organizations), as the path to Masters and Champions has been blown wide-open for any team with the mettle to cut their way to the top. 

Read here for full information on VCT 2027 in our comprehensive overview.

All VCT 2027 Partner Teams

Across the globe, we're now receiving news from organizations on either their acceptance or confirmations on their denial for partnership in 2027.

Some organizations have assured that denial does not mean an end to their VALORANT journey. Others have seen this as a call to mark 2026 as the final chapter.

Here's a look at every partner team currently rumored/confirmed for 2027:

Rubric:
* Rumored/Leaked

VCT Americas

VCT EMEA

VCT Pacific

VCT China

Which Organizations Are Not Partners for 2027?

Not every team will continue as a partner into the new era of VALORANT esports. We've listed below organizations that have officially confirmed that their application for partnership in 2027 has been denied by Riot Games. 

Cloud9

Global Esports

Link to confirmation from Global Esports Founder Dr Rushindra Sinha. 

Nongshim RedForce

Link to full tweet from Nongshim Esports CEO Evans Oh. 

M80

Link to full tweet from M80 CEO Marco Mereu. 

FlyQuest

Link to confirmation from FlyQuest official account.

Shopify Rebellion

Link to full tweet from Shopify Rebellion Founder Jeremy Steeves.

DRX

Link to confirmation from DRX official account.

LYON

Link to full tweet from LYON Head of VALORANT Emmanuel Neyra.

BOOM

Link to confirmation from BOOM Esports official account.

Detonation FocusMe

Link to confirmation from Detonation FocusMe official account.

ENVY

Link to full tweet from ENVY owner Mike Rufail.

GIANTX

Link to confirmation from GIANTX official account

This article will be updated as more information is revealed. 

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