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Masters London 2026 kicks off June 6 at the Copper Box Arena, with 12 teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool across three weeks of top-level Valorant. 🏆 Here's everything you need to follow the action from day one.
The tournament runs June 6–21 across two iconic London venues: Hackney Bridge and the Copper Box Arena.
Riot is also revealing a brand-new Valorant map on June 21 as part of Grand Finals programming, with a creator showmatch to kick things off.
Twelve teams from four regions qualified for London. Every match matters from day one.
G2 arrive as Americas champions after dominating VCT Americas Stage 1. PRX have been the undisputed Pacific force all season with four straight regional titles. From CN, , while DRG claimed the third slot.
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No group stage luck. Every team plays opponents with the same win-loss record. Win 3 matches and you advance to Playoffs. Lose 3 and you're eliminated.
It's the fairest format in esports: no soft draws, no free rides, and depth matters more than peak performance. The Swiss Stage kicks off June 6 at 15:00 BST with all 12 teams entering Round 1 simultaneously. Want to know who faces who on day one? Check the full Swiss Stage draw.
The Americas champions arrive as one of the top tournament favorites. Their aggressive, coordinated system has been the best in the West all split, and they have the firepower to win a BO5 on any given day.
PRX's relentless, high-tempo attack remains the most consistently dominant system in Pacific. Four straight Pacific titles and always showing up on the international stage, never count them out. See how they qualified alongside Global Esports and Full Sense.
NRG bring a grinding, disciplined style that punishes sloppy preparation. In a Swiss format where consistency beats peak performance, their methodical approach is a serious weapon in a stacked Americas bracket.
Vitality head to London as EMEA's most consistent team. Their calculated, utility-heavy system is built for best-of-three series, and they've shown the ability to close out tight maps when pressure is highest.
EDG arrive as China's most structured international contender. Masters London could be their true global breakout moment, and their preparation is the most methodical in the CN field.
All matches broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube through the official Valorant Esports channels. Swiss Stage starts June 6 at 15:00 BST, with daily coverage through the Playoffs.
The Patch 12.10 meta is locked in for the full tournament — factor it into your predictions before you lock Pick'Ems.
Pick'Ems powered by AWS are live through the VALORANT client or at valorantesports.com/pickems. Lock in your Swiss picks before June 6 at 8:00 AM PT and your Playoffs bracket before June 12 at 8:00 AM PT.
Rewards:
The Fan Fest is free and centered at Hackney Bridge, with the biggest activations during Finals Weekend (June 19–21):
London's field is set, but the broader scene has been busy heading into the tournament. Cloud9 completed their rebuild by signing FireBallOps as Sentinel, finalizing a five-man lineup for Stage 2. FNATIC, who missed Masters for the first time in franchise history and signed ENGH as head coach, are already targeting a strong Stage 2 run.
Stage 2 positioning is already underway as London heats up.
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