2026 official status
What is confirmed now
Champions Shanghai is now active and runs September 24–October 18. Riot lists 16 qualified teams, four GSL groups, an eight-team double-elimination playoff and best-of-five lower and grand finals.
Why this event matters
Its place in the global calendar
Masters titles are international peaks during the season; Champions is Riot's final world championship and the highest title of the year.
Official-source boundary
Official source review: .
Missing dates, venues and results remain blank until the organizer publishes them.
Open official source: VALORANT Esports — Champions Shanghai guide ↗