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This October, Champions Paris becomes the epicenter of VALORANT as the Accor Arena transforms into a celebration of game, art, music, and fashion. After months of anticipation, the journey culminates with the crowning of a world champion inside one of Europe’s most iconic venues. But before a trophy is hoisted, fans will step into live artist demos, development panels revealing the game’s future, role zones where communities connect, and the gold-carpeted opening ceremony that sets the stage for the Grand Final.
From October 3-5, the final three days of competition will see players, creators, and fans converge at the Champions Fan Fest! Finals Week will blend activations, announcements, and fan competition in new ways!
Discover everything included with your Fan Fest and Accor Arena ticket below!
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Friday (Oct 3) - VALORANT // Dev Update: Live
The panel will provide updates on ranked and matchmaking, including new measures to address smurfing and MFA. Developers will also preview major live game changes coming in patches 11.08 and 11.10.
Saturday (Oct 4) - VALORANT Voices: Chat w/ Phoenix, Mary, and Chamber
Come hear from a few of VALORANT’s most iconic voices! Afolabi Alli (EN Phoenix), Qing Madi (EN Mary Ade), and Franck Lorrain (FR Chamber) sit down with Lou to chat about voice acting and the world of VALORANT. There might also be a surprise cinematic reveal as well.
Sunday (Oct 5) - Esports Panel
The panel will explore the future of VALORANT Esports, touching on new formats, global location strategy, and evolving models as the VCT heads into the 2026 season.
During Fanfest at Accor Arena (Oct 3–5), fans can explore Artist Alley outside the arena, where VALORANT-inspired merchandise and artwork will be showcased by both local and global artists. The space will feature live sketching and merch customization sessions, as well as additional art that ties into the broader Finals Week experience.
Coinbase Future Shot
Coinbase and Riot are bringing VALORANT’s iconic archer to life with a futuristic archery range inside the Accor Arena. Assemble your team, grab a high-tech bow, and hit as many glowing targets as you can in 90 seconds to secure your spot on the leaderboard. Highest scores win special prizes and most of all, bragging rights.
Mastercard Custom Club
Level up your gear at VALORANT Champions fan fest! From October 3–5, Mastercard is teaming up with Riot Games to combine the Mastercard Custom Club and official Riot Games merch store to bring you the ultimate fan experience. Purchase exclusive pieces from the VALORANT Champions-inspired Mastercard Collection, then make it your own with custom event artwork and even your gamertag. This is your chance to flex merch that’s as unique as your playstyle.
OMEN & HyperX
Experience the thrill of the OMEN x VALORANT Activation Zone at Champions Fan Fest, where you can get hands-on with the brand-new OMEN 35L VALORANT Limited Edition Gaming PC making its global debut in partnership with Riot Games. Dive into team-based challenges, test your skills in interactive games, and climb the leaderboard for a shot at winning the OMEN 35L VALORANT Limited Edition for your squad. Capture epic moments at our digital photo wall, meet cosplayers, and celebrate the launch of the ultimate PC designed for VALORANT fans.
Red Bull
Red Bull invites you into the world of VALORANT, where you can capture your ultimate VCT Champions Paris moment! Our robotic camera arm films you in a dynamic 3D environment, turning your pose into an epic, shareable video. Strike a pose and energise your Finals weekend with Red Bull.
Oct 5 – Grand Finals Day
Tune in to watch the Champions Gold Carpet where your favorite pros and influencers show off their signature styles and share their thoughts on who will take the Champions Trophy!
On October 5, Grand Finals Day, the Opening Ceremony will transform the Accor Arena into a global stage featuring Qing Madi, Julian (Templuv), Brodin, and 347Aidan.
What we’re all here for! The Grand Finals and the culmination of the 2025 season with the top 2 teams facing off for the Champions Trophy and their place in history!
