VCT 2027: The biggest change to Valorant esports in four years
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Riot Games is overhauling the Valorant Champions Tour for 2027, introducing a tournament-based system where any team can compete for a spot on the main stage. The new system, featuring VCT Cups, will replace the traditional league play and provide a direct route to the main VCT stage for aspiring pro players and teams.
Riot Games is changing the Valorant Champions Tour for 2027. The new system will feature VCT Cups, regional tournaments open to any team through qualifiers. These Cups will be held in four regions: Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific. The VCT Cups will serve as a direct route to Masters and Champions stage. Riot has also introduced a new two-year partnership cycle, with teams evaluated on five criteria. Successful partners will receive benefits, including a guaranteed base payment and direct seeding into later rounds of qualifiers.
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