**VALORANT Champions 2026 group stage opens September 24 in Shanghai with 16 qualified teams split into four groups of four.** Top two from each group advance to the double-elimination playoffs via best-of-three matches, while bottom teams are eliminated. Qualification combined recent VCT Stage 2 playoff results (direct seeds) with championship points accumulated across the season, allowing strong performers like NRG, G2 Esports, Paper Rex, and TYLOO to secure spots alongside regional standouts such as 100 Thieves, Karmine Corp, Nongshim RedForce, and EDward Gaming. Opening matchups pit high seeds against lower ones, with no same-region clashes in groups. Recent Stage 2 form, roster stability, and map pool familiarity will shape early advancement odds ahead of the best-of-three group games.
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Oct 5, 2026
G2 Esports
73%
FUT Esports
69%
Paper Rex
69%
Team Liquid
64%
T1
63%
Karmine Corp
62%
100 Thieves
64%
Nongshim RedForce
46%
EDward Gaming
36%
Global Esports
40%
TYLOO
21%
JD Gaming
13%
XLG Esports
3%
LOUD
62%
Team Vitality
-
NRG
62%
$1,603 Vol.
G2 Esports
$20 Vol.
73%
FUT Esports
$20 Vol.
69%
Paper Rex
$40 Vol.
69%
Team Liquid
$20 Vol.
64%
T1
$284 Vol.
63%
Karmine Corp
$395 Vol.
62%
100 Thieves
$40 Vol.
64%
Nongshim RedForce
$40 Vol.
46%
EDward Gaming
$0 Vol.
36%
Global Esports
$20 Vol.
40%
TYLOO
$0 Vol.
21%
JD Gaming
$111 Vol.
13%
XLG Esports
$553 Vol.
3%
LOUD
$20 Vol.
62%
Team Vitality
$20 Vol.
-
NRG
$20 Vol.
62%
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team qualifies for the Playoffs stage of VALORANT Champions 2026 (also known as VCT Champions 2026), currently scheduled for September 24 to October 18, 2026, in Shanghai, China. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.**VALORANT Champions 2026 group stage opens September 24 in Shanghai with 16 qualified teams split into four groups of four.** Top two from each group advance to the double-elimination playoffs via best-of-three matches, while bottom teams are eliminated. Qualification combined recent VCT Stage 2 playoff results (direct seeds) with championship points accumulated across the season, allowing strong performers like NRG, G2 Esports, Paper Rex, and TYLOO to secure spots alongside regional standouts such as 100 Thieves, Karmine Corp, Nongshim RedForce, and EDward Gaming. Opening matchups pit high seeds against lower ones, with no same-region clashes in groups. Recent Stage 2 form, roster stability, and map pool familiarity will shape early advancement odds ahead of the best-of-three group games.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team qualifies for the Playoffs stage of VALORANT Champions 2026 (also known as VCT Champions 2026), currently scheduled for September 24 to October 18, 2026, in Shanghai, China. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.
Market Opened: Sep 15, 2026, 12:05 PM ET
Volume
$1,603End Date
Oct 6, 2026Market Opened
Sep 15, 2026, 12:05 PM ETResolution Source
https://valorantesports.comResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team qualifies for the Playoffs stage of VALORANT Champions 2026 (also known as VCT Champions 2026), currently scheduled for September 24 to October 18, 2026, in Shanghai, China. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.**VALORANT Champions 2026 group stage opens September 24 in Shanghai with 16 qualified teams split into four groups of four.** Top two from each group advance to the double-elimination playoffs via best-of-three matches, while bottom teams are eliminated. Qualification combined recent VCT Stage 2 playoff results (direct seeds) with championship points accumulated across the season, allowing strong performers like NRG, G2 Esports, Paper Rex, and TYLOO to secure spots alongside regional standouts such as 100 Thieves, Karmine Corp, Nongshim RedForce, and EDward Gaming. Opening matchups pit high seeds against lower ones, with no same-region clashes in groups. Recent Stage 2 form, roster stability, and map pool familiarity will shape early advancement odds ahead of the best-of-three group games.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team qualifies for the Playoffs stage of VALORANT Champions 2026 (also known as VCT Champions 2026), currently scheduled for September 24 to October 18, 2026, in Shanghai, China. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.
The Group Stage (September 24 to October 4, 2026) consists of four four-team double-elimination (GSL) groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the eight-team Playoffs (October 7 to October 18, 2026). A team is considered to have qualified for the Playoffs once it is officially confirmed as one of the Playoffs participants, regardless of its subsequent Playoffs results. If a team qualifies and later withdraws or is replaced, this market will still resolve to "Yes" for that team.
If the Group Stage format or the number of Playoffs qualifiers is changed, this market will resolve according to the teams that officially advance to the Playoffs stage under the format actually used.
If VALORANT Champions 2026 is canceled, postponed after November 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or the Playoffs participants have not been officially determined within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, Riot Games, via the VALORANT Esports website (https://valorantesports.com). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2026/Champions) may also be used.
Volume
$1,603End Date
Oct 6, 2026Market Opened
Sep 15, 2026, 12:05 PM ETResolution Source
https://valorantesports.comResolver
0x65070BE91...**VALORANT Champions 2026 group stage opens September 24 in Shanghai with 16 qualified teams split into four groups of four.** Top two from each group advance to the double-elimination playoffs via best-of-three matches, while bottom teams are eliminated. Qualification combined recent VCT Stage 2 playoff results (direct seeds) with championship points accumulated across the season, allowing strong performers like NRG, G2 Esports, Paper Rex, and TYLOO to secure spots alongside regional standouts such as 100 Thieves, Karmine Corp, Nongshim RedForce, and EDward Gaming. Opening matchups pit high seeds against lower ones, with no same-region clashes in groups. Recent Stage 2 form, roster stability, and map pool familiarity will shape early advancement odds ahead of the best-of-three group games.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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