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Masters London 2026 kicks off June 6, in just 4 days, at the Copper Box Arena, bringing 12 teams from four regions to fight for the second global VCT trophy of the year. 🏆 Here's everything you need to know before the Swiss Stage opens.
The tournament runs from June 6 to 21 across two iconic London venues: Hackney Bridge and the Copper Box Arena. The Swiss Stage (June 6-10) works on a win-loss bracket where teams are eliminated after two losses and advance after two wins. Playoffs begin June 12 in double-elimination format, with the Grand Finals on June 21.
Riot is also staging a new map showmatch featuring popular creators on June 21 as part of the Grand Finals day programming. A new Valorant map is set to be revealed during the showmatch, giving the first look at what joins the competitive pool next.
Twelve teams from four regions are confirmed for London. Here's the full field:
G2 arrive as Americas champions after their VCT Americas Stage 1 victory, while PRX have been the undisputed Pacific force all season. From CN, EDG and XLG locked down their spots through the China qualifying stage. 🔥
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The Americas champions come into London as one of the tournament favorites. Their aggressive, coordinated system has been the best in the Western hemisphere this split, and they have the firepower to win on any map.
PRX's relentless, high-tempo attack remains the most consistently dominant system in Pacific. They've claimed four Pacific titles in a row and always show up at international events. Never fade them.
EDG arrive as China's most structured international contender. Masters London could be their true breakout moment on the global stage, and their preparation is the most methodical in the CN field.
Heretics have been the model of consistency across the EMEA split. Their disciplined, tactical approach is perfectly suited to Swiss format, where depth matters more than peak performances.
No group stage luck here. Every team plays opponents at the same win-loss record. Win 3 matches and you advance to Playoffs. Lose 3 and you're out. It's the fairest format in esports, and it rewards the teams with the best overall depth.
You can follow the full Swiss Stage draw to see every opening matchup. The Swiss Stage kicks off June 6 at 15:00 BST, with all 8 teams entering round one simultaneously.
London's field is set, but the broader Valorant scene has been busy this week. Cloud9 completed their roster rebuild by signing FireBallOps as Sentinel, completing a five-man lineup alongside Zellsis, OXY, Jackk, and Notexxd. Long-time C9 veteran Xeppaa departed after 5 years and 127 days with the org.
Fnatic, who missed Masters London for the first time in franchise history, signed ENGH as head coach. The former Karmine Corp and TSM coach steps in to support IGL Boaster as Fnatic target a strong Stage 2 comeback. KRU's silentzz was also released following their EWC Qualifier elimination 📉
Stage 2 positioning is already underway as London heats up.
Pick'Ems powered by AWS are now live through the VALORANT client or at valorantesports.com/pickems. Make your Swiss Stage picks before June 6 at 8:00 AM PT and your Playoffs bracket before June 12 at 8:00 AM PT. Twitch drops are active for the duration, so keep a VCT stream running for exclusive in-game rewards.
What you can win:
The Valorant Patch 12.10 meta is locked in for the tournament. Factor that into your picks before you lock.
London isn't just for viewers at home. The Fan Fest is free and centred at Hackney Bridge, with the biggest activations during the Finals Weekend (June 19-21):
All matches broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube through the official Valorant Esports channels.
Check the full list of teams that qualified if you want background on any team's path to London.
Ready to sharpen your competitive edge before the action starts? Prove your mastery on the Valorant ladder and put your skills to the test.
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