The VALORANT Champions 2026 field in Shanghai remains tightly contested ahead of the September 24 group stage, with no single roster commanding majority implied probability in trader pricing. Recent regional results highlight the balance: 100 Thieves enter with strong momentum after claiming VCT Americas Stage 2 and the Esports World Cup, while Paper Rex, Nongshim RedForce, and defending champions NRG bring proven international pedigrees and consistent map execution. Karmine Corp and Global Esports add EMEA and Pacific depth through disciplined macro play and recent Stage 2 titles. Multiple teams from four regions hold realistic paths to deep playoff runs in the double-elimination bracket, driven by adaptable rosters, strong recent form, and head-to-head volatility typical of high-level Valorant. This parity sustains narrow spreads among the leaders.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated100 Thieves 29%
Karmine Corp 24%
Paper Rex 22%
Nongshim RedForce 20%

100 Thieves
29%

Karmine Corp
24%

Paper Rex
22%

Nongshim RedForce
20%

NRG
19%

FUT Esports
14%

Team Vitality
14%

LOUD
13%

EDward Gaming
11%

T1
10%

Global Esports
10%

JD Gaming
9%

G2 Esports
9%

Team Liquid
9%

TYLOO
8%

XLG Esports
6%
100 Thieves 29%
Karmine Corp 24%
Paper Rex 22%
Nongshim RedForce 20%

100 Thieves
29%

Karmine Corp
24%

Paper Rex
22%

Nongshim RedForce
20%

NRG
19%

FUT Esports
14%

Team Vitality
14%

LOUD
13%

EDward Gaming
11%

T1
10%

Global Esports
10%

JD Gaming
9%

G2 Esports
9%

Team Liquid
9%

TYLOO
8%

XLG Esports
6%
If this tournament is postponed after November 17, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".
If multiple teams are declared winners, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed team name comes first alphabetically.
The 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, 3:11 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://valorantesports.comResolver
0x69c47De9D...If this tournament is postponed after November 17, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, canceled, or a winner has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".
If multiple teams are declared winners, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed team name comes first alphabetically.
The 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.
Resolution Source
https://valorantesports.comResolver
0x69c47De9D...The VALORANT Champions 2026 field in Shanghai remains tightly contested ahead of the September 24 group stage, with no single roster commanding majority implied probability in trader pricing. Recent regional results highlight the balance: 100 Thieves enter with strong momentum after claiming VCT Americas Stage 2 and the Esports World Cup, while Paper Rex, Nongshim RedForce, and defending champions NRG bring proven international pedigrees and consistent map execution. Karmine Corp and Global Esports add EMEA and Pacific depth through disciplined macro play and recent Stage 2 titles. Multiple teams from four regions hold realistic paths to deep playoff runs in the double-elimination bracket, driven by adaptable rosters, strong recent form, and head-to-head volatility typical of high-level Valorant. This parity sustains narrow spreads among the leaders.
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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