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For the first time in Game Changers NA history, the region's best players are going offline. Game Changers NA 2026 Stage 2 ends with a real LAN Finals at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles, and it changes everything for women's competitive Valorant 🎉.
This isn't just another online tournament. It's the moment the GC scene has been building toward since 2021.
Every Game Changers NA final before this one was played online. That changes on September 17, 2026, when the top two teams fly to LA to compete face-to-face in front of a live crowd. Offline play is the gold standard in esports: it tests composure, communication, and mental fortitude in a way online matches simply can't.
It's also a signal from Riot that Game Changers is more than a side circuit 💪. The GC scene gets the same stage as VCT Premier, and that's a win for everyone. Every rep of offline preparation, every scrim, every ranked grind on Amber.gg brings you closer to that level too.
Double Elimination bracket — 8 teams competing for the $60,000 prize pool.
The Main Event runs September 1–17, 2026. Here's the breakdown:
The Swiss Stage (July 13–August 17) determined which 8 teams earn their spot in the Main Event. No play-in, no second chances: you either qualified or you watched from home.
Eight teams enter a Double Elimination bracket. All matches are Bo3 until the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, which are played Bo5. The two survivors advance to Los Angeles for the offline finale 🔥.
The bracket is seeded by Swiss Stage results, so top seeds get the better path. That early-stage edge matters more on LAN.
SwimTrek Blue enters as Stage 1 champions and clear favorites. Shopify Rebellion Gold, with the organization's competitive history behind them, won't go quietly. Every match on this bracket is worth watching.
A $24k first-place prize is serious money for a regional circuit 💸. It reflects the growing investment in the GC ecosystem, and every team in the bracket is playing for real stakes.
Catch every match live:
Mark September 17 on your calendar for the LAN Grand Finals 📅. That's the one you don't want to miss.
The broader VCT Americas calendar has been stacked all season: Leviatán already claimed Masters London 2026, and the VCT Americas Stage 2 Finals head to São Paulo shortly after. This is shaping up to be one of the best Valorant summers in recent memory.
Ready to compete yourself? Join the Valorant ladders on Amber.gg and prove you belong in the ranked grind.
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