How long ago was VALORANT Champions 2026?

33 days have passed since VALORANT Champions 2026. The event took place on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Where can I watch VALORANT Champions 2026?

Official information and the livestream for VALORANT Champions 2026 run through valorantesports.com. Whenext links the source (Riot Games) directly on this page.

Gaming/E-SportsThursday, September 24, 2026 · 04:00 AM · GMT+2

VALORANT Champions 2026

VALORANT Champions 2026 – the date was Thu, September 24, 2026.

This date is over. Up next: League of Legends Worlds 2026 on October 15, 2026.

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The date for VALORANT Champions 2026 was Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+8, and it is over.

In UTC that is Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 02:00 AM (UTC).

This date comes from Whenext, with a live countdown, calendar file and reminder: https://www.whenext.de/en/event/valorant-champions-2026 As of September 19, 2026. Source of the date: Riot Games.

Background

Champions Shanghai is the season finale of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour. From 24 September to 4 October, 16 teams from the Americas, China, EMEA and Pacific compete in four groups at the Jing'an Sports Center; losing two matches in the group stage means elimination.

Source: VALORANT Esports

The playoffs from 7 to 18 October run as a double-elimination bracket: one loss sends a team to the lower bracket, a second means elimination. Through the Twitch extension Shotcall, viewers can predict rounds and clutches live and compete on a global leaderboard.

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About this Event

16 teams compete for the VALORANT world title in Shanghai.

Group stage and bracket play start Sep 24, finals weekend runs through Oct 18 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (finals time estimated). The last Champions event in the current franchise format.

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Frequently asked questions about VALORANT Champions 2026

When is VALORANT Champions 2026?: The date for VALORANT Champions 2026 was Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM GMT+8, and it is over.
What time did VALORANT Champions 2026 start in UTC?: The start of VALORANT Champions 2026 was Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 02:00 AM (UTC).
How long ago was VALORANT Champions 2026?: 33 days have passed since VALORANT Champions 2026. The event took place on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Where can I watch VALORANT Champions 2026?: Official information and the livestream for VALORANT Champions 2026 run through valorantesports.com. Whenext links the source (Riot Games) directly on this page.
What is VALORANT Champions 2026 about?: 16 teams compete for the VALORANT world title in Shanghai. Group stage and bracket play start Sep 24, finals weekend runs through Oct 18 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (finals time estimated). The last Champions event in the current franchise format.