TL;DR:

• AORUS will support the VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA during the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

• Our Official Hardware Partner will equip the Riot Games Arena in Berlin (RGA) with high-end gaming desktops and laptops.

• The premium gaming equipment will help everyone working behind the scenes to deliver a reliable production at the highest level of play.

We’re delighted to welcome AORUS as the Official Hardware Partner for VALORANT Esports EMEA, supporting both VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA for the 2026 and 2027 seasons!

AORUS, GIGABYTE’s premium gaming brand, delivers performance-driven products crafted for victory. The way GIGABYTE champions excellence mirrors the competitive DNA of VCT EMEA; home to some of the world’s best VALORANT players.

During the two-year partnership, AORUS plans to equip the Riot Games Arena in Berlin with its latest flagship hardware, AORUS PRIME 5 gaming desktop and AORUS MASTER 16 gaming laptop, to support the EMEA ecosystem with the raw power of its state-of-the-art desktops and the versatility of its top-tier laptops.

The AORUS Master 16 gaming laptop and AORUS PRIME 5 gaming desktop are built to deliver consistent performance across marathon show days. With advanced thermal engineering designed for sustained workloads and premium components selected for long-term stability, AORUS’ flagship systems are made to stay cool, responsive, and dependable when it matters most.
AORUS will give a boost to league operations, supporting the broadcast team, on air talent, and everyone behind the scenes working to deliver a reliable and smooth production. We’re delighted to have partnered with AORUS and can’t wait to see what memorable VCT EMEA  and Game Changers EMEA moments their premium hardware will enable in the region.