In 2026, the VCT Stage 2 Playoffs will kick off its roadshow era, bringing the VALORANT experience to fans in four new locations.
One of Riot Games’ goals is to bring the VCT circuit to more cities within each region, allowing fans to experience the action closer to home. In 2026, the VCT Stage 2 Playoffs will visit four different locations, kicking off a new era of VCT roadshows.
VCT 2026: Stage 2 Playoffs locations
In the new 2026 Season announcement, the VALORANT team has revealed the new locations for the VCT 2026: Stage 2 Playoffs. Eight teams from each region will travel to different cities to compete in front of thousands of fans.
The VCT 2026 Americas teams will be traveling from Los Angeles, USA, to São Paulo, Brazil. As for the EMEA teams, the eight best teams will be flying from Berlin, Germany, to Madrid, Spain.
In the Asian continent, the VCT China is flying to Chengdu for the Stage 2 Playoffs, while the VCT Pacific teams are flying from Seoul to Busan, in South Korea.
All of the teams will be fighting for a spot at the VALORANT Champions 2026 tournament happening in Shanghai, China. Only 16 teams will earn the chance to compete at the season’s most important event.
VCT China roadshow
Contrary to the remaining regions, VCT China will have a roadshow during the whole season. They will begin in Guangzhou for the Kickoff Stage and then move to Hangzhou for Stage 1. The top eight teams will travel to Beijing for the Stage 1 Playoffs. Stage 2 will start in Changsha, moving then to Chengdu for the Playoffs.
The 2026 season will be very special for the Chinese fans as the main event will be held in their homeland. Shanghai will host the VALORANT Champions 2026 tournament and promises to deliver an unmatchable experience. Riot Games also shared that, after Champions, an unnamed invitational event will also be held in China.
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