© 2026 Riot Games. All Rights Reserved.
© 2026 Riot Games. All Rights Reserved.
Champions Shanghai is here, bringing together the best VALORANT teams in the world to crown the 2026 VALORANT World Champion. Wherever you’re watching from, you can join the celebration and earn exclusive in-game rewards just by tuning into the live broadcast.
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Shotcall
Whether you’re watching every map or just dropping in for the chaos, tune in to an official Riot broadcast on Twitch desktop to play Shotcall and get in on the action.
Pick’Ems powered by AWS returns for Champions Shanghai, putting your predictions to the test across the biggest VALORANT Esports tournament of the year.
The world’s best teams are coming to Shanghai to fight for the title of VALORANT World Champion. Before the first match begins, it’s your turn to decide who you think has what it takes to make the deepest run.
Getting started is simple: pick who you think will win, earn points when you’re right, and try not to think too much about the picks that went horribly wrong.
Stats, recent form, favorite players, team loyalty, vibes, aura - there are plenty of ways to build a bracket.
You can also invite your friends and turn every Champions matchup into another opportunity for bragging rights.
Important dates:
Groups Stage Pick’Ems
Playoffs Pick’Ems
Pick’Ems Rewards
There’s more than bragging rights on the line:
Rewards are cumulative. Reach the Top 20%, for example, and you’ll also earn the Top 50% and participation rewards.
Make your picks in the VALORANT client or at valorantesports.com/pickems beginning September 10.
The teams have their road to the trophy.
Now build yours.
Am I eligible?
Champions Shanghai: Pick'Ems powered by AWS is available to play in all regions except for Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Sudan, Venezuela, Syria, China, Quebec, Myanmar, or any other region where this offer is void; and requires a valid Riot Account to play and receive rewards. Please note that eligibility for prizes and rewards may vary in different regions due to local regulations.
Want to test your instincts live during the matches?
Shotcall lets you predict maps, rounds, and key moments directly through Twitch while the action is happening. Earn points for correct predictions and climb the leaderboard throughout Champions Shanghai .
Available on desktop via the official VCT Twitch broadcast.
Make sure to follow the official VALORANT Esports social channels for additional information about 2026 VCT Season:
