VCT 2026 Masters London: Schedule, Teams, and Details
VCT 2026 Masters London is set to take place in June 2026, featuring 12 teams, a substantial prize pool, and crucial Championship Points up for grabs.
The tournament will kick off with a Swiss stage followed by double-elimination playoffs, ensuring that every match counts from the very start. This marks the second global VALORANT event of the season after Masters Santiago and serves as a key milestone on the journey to Champions Shanghai.
The action begins on June 6 and wraps up with the grand final on June 21, 2026. The Swiss stage will run from June 6 to June 10, with playoffs commencing on June 12.
The tournament will host 12 teams, all qualifying through the VCT International Leagues.
As with previous events, Masters London will consist of two stages:
The Swiss stage will feature eight teams competing in best-of-three (BO3) matches, with the top four advancing and the bottom four being eliminated. In the playoffs, these four teams will join the four regional first seeds in a double-elimination bracket.
Most playoff matches will be best-of-three, but the lower bracket final and grand final will be best-of-five (BO5). Additionally, regional matchups will be limited in the initial Swiss draws to help balance the bracket early on.
Get ready for the format as the excitement unfolds at Masters London, starting June 6.
With a prize pool of $1,000,000, the event is also tied to Championship Points, which are essential for qualification and seeding in the broader 2026 season. The distribution of the prize pool and points is as follows:
| Place | Team | Prize | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | $350,000 | 8 |
| 2nd | TBD | $200,000 | 6 |
| 3rd | TBD | $125,000 | 5 |
| 4th | TBD | $75,000 | 4 |
| 5th-6th | TBD | $50,000 $50,000 |
3 3 |
| 7th-8th | TBD | $35,000 $35,000 |
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| 9th-10th | TBD | $25,000 $25,000 |
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| 11th-12th | TBD | $15,000 $15,000 |
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The top six teams will earn Championship Points, ensuring that even those who don’t take home the title have something significant to compete for.
The tournament will be livestreamed on official channels, allowing fans to catch all the action live, with VODs available on YouTube for those who miss it.
Stay tuned for score updates as the event approaches.
