The Copper Box Arena is electric. 6Valorant Masters London 2026 is taking place in the Copper Box Arena from June 6 to June 21. 6With a prize pool of 1 million USD, this is the final Masters event before Valorant Champions 2026.7 There are 12 teams in Masters London. 8 It’s the second global VALORANT event of the season after Masters Santiago, and one of the biggest checkpoints on the road to Champions Shanghai.
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All 12 Teams Competing
18 Four regional 1st seeds are directly qualified to Playoffs: EDward Gaming from China, Paper Rex from Pacific, G2 Esports from Americas, and Team Heretics from EMEA. 18 Swiss teams are XLG, NRG, Team Vitality, DRG, FULL SENSE, FUT Esports, Leviatan, and GLOBAL Esports.
| Seed | Region | Team | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 1st Seed | Americas | G2 Esports | Playoffs (bye) |
| 🏆 1st Seed | EMEA | Team Heretics | Playoffs (bye) |
| 🏆 1st Seed | China | EDward Gaming | Playoffs (bye) |
| 🏆 1st Seed | Pacific | Paper Rex | Playoffs (bye) |
| 2nd Seed | Americas | Leviatán | Swiss Stage |
| 2nd Seed | EMEA | Team Vitality | Swiss Stage |
| 2nd Seed | China | Xi Lai Gaming (XLG) | Swiss Stage |
| 2nd Seed | Pacific | FUT Esports | Swiss Stage |
| 3rd Seed | Americas | NRG | Swiss Stage |
| 3rd Seed | EMEA | Dragon Ranger Gaming | Swiss Stage |
| 3rd Seed | China | Global Esports | Swiss Stage |
| 3rd Seed | Pacific | FULL SENSE | Swiss Stage |
Tournament Format Explained
7 The winners of each of the four regions get a bye to the Playoffs, while the remaining eight start from the Swiss Stage. The Swiss Stage has three rounds of best-of-three matches. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, and the bottom four get eliminated. The Playoffs are double-elimination best-of-threes, with the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final being best-of-fives.
| Stage | Dates | Teams | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Stage | June 6–10 | 8 teams | 3 rounds BO3 — Top 4 advance, Bottom 4 eliminated |
| Playoffs | June 12–21 | 8 teams (4 Swiss qualifiers + 4 regional 1st seeds) | Double-elimination BO3 (LB Final & Grand Final BO5) |
| Grand Final | June 21 | Top 2 | Best-of-5 |
7 This tournament has a $1,000,000 prize pool, with the winner taking home the lion’s share of $350,000 and 8 VCT Points, bringing them closer to a Champs 2026 slot.
Full Prize Pool & VCT Points Breakdown
| Placement | Prize Money | VCT Points |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | $350,000 | 8 pts |
| 🥈 2nd | $200,000 | 6 pts |
| 🥉 3rd–4th | $100,000 each | 4 pts each |
| 5th–8th | $50,000 each | 2 pts each |
| 9th–12th (Swiss eliminated) | $12,500 each | 0 pts |
Swiss Stage Results — All Rounds (LIVE UPDATED)
Round 1 (June 6–7) — Opening Matches
| Date | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Xi Lai Gaming vs NRG | 0–2 | ✅ NRG |
| June 6 | Team Vitality vs Dragon Ranger Gaming | 2–0 | ✅ Team Vitality |
| June 7 | FULL SENSE vs FUT Esports | 0–2 | ✅ FUT Esports |
| June 7 | Leviatán vs Global Esports | 2–1 | ✅ Leviatán |
16 FUT Esports announced themselves on the international stage with a clinical sweep of FULL SENSE, while Leviatán fought back from the brink in a gripping three-map battle against Global Esports.
Round 2 — Winners Match (1-0 Bracket) — June 8
| Date | Match | Score | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | Team Vitality vs FUT Esports | 2–1 | ✅ Team Vitality | ➡️ Qualified for Playoffs |
| June 8 | NRG vs Leviatán | 1–2 | ✅ Leviatán | ➡️ Qualified for Playoffs |
6 Team Vitality prevailed over FUT Esports with a 2-1 win. 6 Leviatan also posted the same score while defeating NRG. Both teams secured their spots in the Playoffs.
Round 2 — Elimination Match (0-1 Bracket) — June 9
| Date | Match | Score | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9 | Dragon Ranger Gaming vs Xi Lai Gaming | 1–2 | ✅ XLG | DRG ELIMINATED |
| June 9 | Global Esports vs FULL SENSE | 2–1 | ✅ Global Esports | FULL SENSE ELIMINATED |
20 Global Esports defeated FULL SENSE 2–1 and Dragon Ranger Gaming fell to Xi Lai Gaming 1–2 in the June 9 elimination matches.
Round 3 — Final Qualification Matches (June 10)
| Date | Match | Score | Stakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 | NRG vs FUT Esports | TBD | Winner qualifies for Playoffs |
| June 10 | XLG vs Global Esports | TBD | Winner qualifies for Playoffs |
The losers of these matches are eliminated from the tournament.
Current Swiss Stage Standings
| Record | Teams | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ 2-0 (Qualified) | Team Vitality, Leviatán | IN PLAYOFFS |
| 🟡 1-1 (Alive) | NRG, FUT Esports, XLG, Global Esports | Round 3 decider on June 10 |
| ❌ 0-2 (Eliminated) | Dragon Ranger Gaming, FULL SENSE | OUT |
Playoffs Bracket — June 12–21
7 The Playoffs are scheduled for June 12 to 21, 2026. The four regional 1st seeds pick their Upper Bracket opponents from the Swiss Stage qualifiers.
| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UB QF 1 | G2 Esports | TBD (Swiss qualifier) | June 12 | BO3 |
| UB QF 2 | Team Heretics | TBD (Swiss qualifier) | June 12 | BO3 |
| UB QF 3 | EDward Gaming | TBD (Swiss qualifier) | June 13 | BO3 |
| UB QF 4 | Paper Rex | TBD (Swiss qualifier) | June 13 | BO3 |
| UB Semi 1 | TBD | TBD | June 14 | BO3 |
| UB Semi 2 | TBD | TBD | June 15 | BO3 |
| LB Round 1 | TBD | TBD | June 16 | BO3 |
| LB Round 2 | TBD | TBD | June 17 | BO3 |
| UB Final | TBD | TBD | June 18 | BO3 |
| LB Semi | TBD | TBD | June 19 | BO3 |
| LB Final | TBD | TBD | June 20 | BO5 |
| Grand Final | TBD | TBD | June 21 | BO5 |
Regional Rematch Controversy
16 In the 0-1 pool, DRG face XLG in an all-China affair, and GE take on FULL SENSE in a direct Pacific rematch. Fans were vocal about the bizarre draw that set up four regional rematches in Round 2 — effectively eliminating the cross-regional matchups everyone tuned in for. 14 The draw may have been a bit of bad luck, but at the end of the day, it guarantees at least one win for each region, so fans can be happy about that.
How to Watch Masters London 2026
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Twitch | Official VALORANT Twitch Channel |
| YouTube | VALORANT Champions Tour YouTube |
| Co-Streams | Select partnered creators |
| Pick’Em | Available in-game + on VCT website |
| In-Game Drops | Link Riot account to Twitch for rewards |
12 There are many in-game drops you can earn by watching the official broadcast of Masters London 2026 or by completing your Pick’Em predictions. Masters London has officially kicked off, featuring exciting VALORANT matches and exclusive drops for viewers.
Key Storylines to Watch
| Storyline | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| G2 Esports dominance | Americas 1st seed — can they carry their domestic form internationally? |
| Leviatán’s resurgence | Beat both Global Esports and NRG — looking like the dark horse |
| Team Vitality’s form | EMEA 2nd seed already in Playoffs — could they upset Team Heretics? |
| Paper Rex’s evolution | Pacific kings looking to prove they can win a Masters title |
| EDward Gaming’s global debut | China’s top seed seeking to end the region’s international drought |
| NRG’s survival | Dropped to 1-1 after Leviatán loss — must win Round 3 to stay alive |
For a comprehensive history of the VCT ecosystem and Valorant esports, visit the official Valorant Champions Tour Wikipedia page.
The Road Ahead — From London to Champions Shanghai
8 Riot has also tied the event to Championship Points, which matter for qualification and seeding in the wider 2026 season. Every win at Masters London directly impacts a team’s path to Valorant Champions 2026 in Shanghai — making even Swiss Stage matches feel like life-or-death affairs. 7 VALORANT Masters London is currently ongoing and will crown its champions on June 21, 2026.
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FAQs
Q: When is the Valorant Masters London 2026 Grand Final?
18 Valorant Masters London, the second global tournament, will kick off on June 6, 2026, and end with the grand final on June 21, 2026. The Grand Final is a Best-of-5 series at the Copper Box Arena with $350,000 and 8 VCT Points on the line for the winner.
Q: Which teams have already qualified for the Masters London 2026 Playoffs?
18 Four regional 1st seeds are directly qualified to Playoffs: EDward Gaming from China, Paper Rex from Pacific, G2 Esports from Americas, and Team Heretics from EMEA. Team Vitality and Leviatán have also qualified through the Swiss Stage, with two more spots to be decided on June 10.
