VALORANT at EWC 2026

VALORANT returns to the Esports World Cup with VALORANT at EWC 26, bringing together elite teams from around the globe in a high-stakes international showdown. Confirmed as an EWC title through 2027, who will join the ranks of winners after Team Heretics’ stunning reverse sweep at EWC 25? The 2026 crown went to 100 Thieves, who defeated NRG 3-1 in the Grand Final.

📅 DateJul 02 - Jul 12, 2026

💰 Prize Pool$2,000,000

👥 Participants16Teams

📋 StatusCompleted

About VALORANT at EWC 2026

16 teams competed for a share of the $2,000,000 prize pool at the Paris Expo.

👥 Teams & Rosters

16teams confirmed · Source: EWC Official

Team HereticsEWC Title Defender

Edward GamingVCT China

Team VitalityVCT EMEA

Paper RexVCT Pacific

Xi Lai GamingEWC OQ China

AG.ALEWC OQ China

G2 EsportsVCT Americas

Gentle MatesEWC OQ EMEA

Team RRQEWC OQ Pacific

Global EsportsEWC OQ Pacific

Karmine CorpEWC OQ EMEA

BBL EsportsEWC OQ EMEA

NRGEWC OQ Americas

100 ThievesEWC OQ Americas

NongShim RedForceEWC OQ Pacific

MIBR.LOSEWC OQ Americas

📋 Match Schedule

Completed Matches (28)

Group A - Opening Match #1100 Thieves2 - 0Team RRQ

Group A - Opening Match #2BBL Esports2 - 1Edward Gaming

Group A - Upper Bracket #3100 Thieves2 - 1BBL Esports

Group A - Lower Bracket #4Edward Gaming2 - 0Team RRQ

Group A - Decider Match #5BBL Esports2 - 0Edward Gaming

Group B - Opening Match #1Team Vitality2 - 0Karmine Corp

Group B - Opening Match #2NRG2 - 1Paper Rex

Group B - Upper Bracket #3Team Vitality2 - 1NRG

Group B - Lower Bracket #4Karmine Corp2 - 1Paper Rex

Group B - Decider Match #5NRG2 - 1Karmine Corp

Group C - Opening Match #1Gentle Mates2 - 1Xi Lai Gaming

Group C - Opening Match #2NongShim RedForce2 - 1G2 Esports

Group C - Upper Bracket #3Gentle Mates2 - 1NongShim RedForce

Group C - Lower Bracket #4G2 Esports2 - 0Xi Lai Gaming

Group C - Decider Match #5NongShim RedForce2 - 1G2 Esports

Group D - Opening Match #1MIBR.LOS2 - 0Global Esports

Group D - Opening Match #2Team Heretics2 - 1AG.AL

Group D - Upper Bracket #3Team Heretics2 - 0MIBR.LOS

Group D - Lower Bracket #4AG.AL2 - 0Global Esports

Group D - Decider Match #5MIBR.LOS2 - 1AG.AL

Playoffs - Quarterfinal #1100 Thieves2 - 1MIBR.LOS

Playoffs - Quarterfinal #2NongShim RedForce2 - 1Team Vitality

Playoffs - Quarterfinal #3BBL Esports2 - 1Team Heretics

Playoffs - Quarterfinal #4NRG2 - 1Gentle Mates

Playoffs - Semifinal #5100 Thieves2 - 1NongShim RedForce

Playoffs - Semifinal #6NRG2 - 1BBL Esports

Playoffs - Grand Final #7100 Thieves3 - 1NRG

Playoffs - 3rd Place #8NongShim RedForce2 - 0BBL Esports

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FAQ - VALORANT at EWC 2026

When is VALORANT at EWC 2026?

VALORANT takes place Jul 02 - Jul 12, 2026 at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, France.

What is the prize pool for VALORANT?

The prize pool for VALORANT at EWC 2026 is $2,000,000, shared across the final standings.

How many teams compete?

16 teams competed in VALORANT at EWC 2026.

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Last updated: 2026-08-10 · Data: EWC Official · Confidence: official