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VALORANT Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia: Split 2

VALORANT Challengers SEA 2026 Split 2 ran May 15–July 5, with 12 teams in the group stage and eight advancing to playoffs. Sharper Esports won the Jakarta final 3–2 over 555.

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Updated October 19, 2026

Competition snapshot

Combined prize pool

USD 50,000[4]

Participant scale

12 teams in groups; eight in playoffs[2][4]

Category

Organizer

Partner

Riot Games

Commercial note

VALORANT Challengers SEA competition program organizer · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[2]

Reach & distribution

Audience
Distribution

Local-language broadcasts

Official VALORANT Esports broadcasts across Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and SOOP, with platform availability varying by language[2]

PTG Database Analysis

Split 2 covered the Premier Qualifier, Group Stage, a Replacement Qualifier and Playoffs from May 15 through July 5. Riot’s format placed 12 teams in four groups of three; the top two from each group qualified for the eight-team double-elimination playoffs. The playoff champion earned a direct place in VCT Pacific Stage 2 Play-Ins, while the runner-up and the third SEA team by Challenger Points entered the Pacific Last Chance Qualifier.[2][4]

The event listing identifies Ligagame Esports Arena in Jakarta as the venue and reports a USD 50,000 prize pool. Sharper Esports defeated 555 3–2 in the July 5 final. Jade Lions placed third and Fancy United Esports fourth. XLB International withdrew after winning two group matches; Alter Ego, Xipto Esports and ROY Esports also competed in the Group Stage and Replacement Qualifier.[4]

Riot listed local-language broadcasts on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and SOOP, with platform availability varying by language.[2]

References6
  1. [1]VALORANT Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia: Split 2 — tournament listing — GosuGamers
  2. [2]VALORANT Challengers SEA 2026 Primer — Riot Games / VALORANT Esports
  3. [3]VALORANT Challengers SEA schedule and match results — Riot Games / VALORANT Esports
  4. [4]Challengers 2026 Southeast Asia Split 2 brackets, groups and standings — VLR.gg
  5. [5]5 advantages of Ligagame Esports Arena in Jakarta — Ligagame
  6. [6]VLR.gg — Relationship evidence

Tournament schedule

  1. Playoffs

    Playoffs begin

    VLR lists Ligagame Esports Arena in Jakarta as the event venue and records playoffs from June 4–July 5; Sharper Esports won the final 3–2 over 555 on July 5.

  2. Replacement Qualifier

    Replacement Qualifier begins

    The Replacement Qualifier ran June 1–3 before the playoff bracket.

  3. Group Stage

    Group Stage begins

    The Group Stage ran May 22–June 1 and featured 12 teams.

  4. Qualifier

    Premier Qualifier begins

    The Premier Qualifier ran May 15–18.

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