Series
VCT Game Changers is Riot Games’ VALORANT competition program for women and players from underrepresented genders, with regional circuits and qualification routes to international competition.
Scope
Global regional VALORANT competition program
Status
Active
Latest tracked edition
| Edition | Host | Dates | Prize pool | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 | Riot Games Arena São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil | Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Pacific | Bali, Indonesia | Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers China | Online per GosuGamers; VLR.gg lists Shanghai, but a physical venue is unverified. | Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Latin America - Regional Final | LVP México esports studio, Mexico City, Mexico | Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers North America Stage 2 | Online event; Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles, California, United States (LAN final) | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Brazil Final Stage | Riot Games Arena, São Paulo, Brazil (in-person grand final); remaining stages online | Aug 10, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Latin America North Main Event | Online; Latin America North | Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 25, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Latin America South - Main Event | Latin America South (online) | Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 24, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers EMEA Stage 3 | Online; ESA Arena, Istanbul, Türkiye (grand final) | Jul 20, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers SEA Split 2 | Southeast Asia (online) | Jun 16, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Oceania Split 2 | Online; Oceania regional circuit | Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Korea Split 2 | Online; South Korea regional circuit | Jun 14, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Japan Split 2 | Japan | Jun 12, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Brazil Stage 2 | Online open qualifier and Swiss stage; Riot Games Arena, São Paulo, Brazil (in-person grand final) | May 15, 2026 – Jul 8, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Latin America South - Stage 2 | Latin America South (online) | May 4, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers EMEA Stage 2 | Online; Europe | Apr 27, 2026 – May 24, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Japan Split 1 | Japan | Apr 10, 2026 – May 6, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Latin America North Stage 2 | Online; Latin America North | Apr 10, 2026 – Jul 14, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Korea Split 1 | Online; South Korea regional circuit | Apr 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Oceania Split 1 | Online; Oceania regional circuit | Mar 27, 2026 – Apr 23, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers SEA Split 1 | Online; Southeast Asia regional competition | Mar 23, 2026 – Apr 24, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers North America Stage 1 | Online; North America | Mar 17, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers Brazil Stage 1 | Online open qualifier, Swiss stage and playoffs; Riot Games Arena São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (in-person grand final) | Mar 6, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026 | — | — |
| VCT 2026: Game Changers North America Kickoff | Online; North America | Feb 4, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026 | — | — |
AWS-powered Pick'Ems activation
Broadcast presentation partner (Acer)
Broadcast presentation partner
Broadcast presentation partner
Broadcast presentation partner (AYANA Bali)
Broadcast presentation partner
Sponsor
Official wireless services provider of the VCT
Official energy drink of the VCT
VCT gaming chair partner
Official gaming chair partner of Game Changers EMEA for the 2026 and 2027 seasons
Official VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA partner for the 2026 season
Official hardware partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in 2026 and 2027
Official Mental Health Partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in 2026 and 2027
Sponsor
Sponsor
Championship organizer
Local tournament organizer
Co-organizer and local production partner
Tournament operator and broadcast partner
Regional tournament operator
Tournament host
Operated and broadcast the open qualifier and Swiss stage
Broadcast partner; provided an observer-only Twitch feed May 29–30
China
China
China
China
China
China
China
Latin America North
Latin America North
Latin America North
Latin America North
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
Latin America South
Latin America South
Latin America South
Latin America North
Latin America North
South Korea
South Korea
South Korea
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Oceania
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
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