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Before Game Changers takes its next big step, there's one more World Champion to crown.
From October 22 to November 1, the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 takes over São Paulo, Brazil, bringing together ten of the world's best teams for the final standalone Game Changers Championship.
A title to defend. A home crowd to deliver for. A field of challengers ready to spoil the party. After conquering Seoul last year, Team Liquid Visa head into São Paulo chasing another World Championship.
Shopify Rebellion Gold came heartbreakingly close. Now, both return with a championship to chase-and this time, Liquid will have the home crowd behind them.
But São Paulo has room for more than a rematch. G2 Gozen, Gentle Mates GC, SK Nebula, KRÜ Blaze, Gen.G GC, FENNEL GC, MiBR, and Nova Esports GC have all secured their places, each with a chance to take the tournament in a different direction. Will familiar rivals meet again, or will another contender steal the spotlight?
Here's everything you need to know.
The world's top Game Changers teams are heading to Brazil.
Ten teams representing North America, EMEA, China, Pacific, Brazil, and Latin America have secured their spots through regional competition, each carrying the hopes of their fans onto the international stage.
The Game Changers Championship will use a double-elimination bracket, with best-of-three matches in the initial rounds and best-of-five series for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final.
To create a variety of international matchups, teams from the same regional qualifiers will be placed on opposite sides of the bracket.
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Three exclusive in-game rewards will be available during the Game Changers Championship:
To qualify for eligible Drops, connect your Riot Account to your Twitch or Kick account before watching.
The Game Changers Championship takes place at Riot Games Arena São Paulo.
Ticket Prices:
October 22-28: R$160
October 30 - November 1: R$210
From October 30 to November 1, fans can visit the Game Changers Fan Fest at Community Creators Academy.
Activities include live Watch Parties, PC Bang, Artists Alley, creator appearances, and exclusive event activations.
Fan Fest tickets do not include admission to the Championship arena.
Game Changers Championship merchandise will exclusively be available in São Paulo.
All the action will be available through official VALORANT Esports broadcasts and participating co-streamers.
Follow @valorantesports on X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook for match results, event announcements, and behind-the-scenes content.
You can also visit VALORANTEsports.com for official news.
Everything is set for another Game Changers World Championship.
We'll see you in São Paulo, October 22 - November 1!
