The VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 runs from October 22 through November 1 in São Paulo. Ten teams are playing a double-elimination bracket, with official streams on Twitch, YouTube and Kick. The lower-bracket final and grand final are best-of-five; every earlier match is best-of-three.
Quick details
Dates: October 22–November 1, with no matches on October 29
Venue: Riot Games Arena São Paulo
Finals weekend: October 30–November 1
Opening broadcast: 3:00 p.m. BRT / 2:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. MT / 11:00 a.m. PT
TeamsFormat and datesWhere to watchDropsTicketsThe 10 teams in São Paulo
Team Liquid Visa arrive as the defending champions after winning the 2025 event in Seoul. Shopify Rebellion Gold are back after finishing second. The full field also includes teams from EMEA, Pacific, China, Brazil and Latin America.
- Team Liquid Visa
- Shopify Rebellion Gold
- G2 Gozen
- Gentle Mates GC
- SK Nebula
- KRÜ Blaze
- Gen.G GC
- FENNEL GC
- MiBR
- Nova Esports GC
If you want to compare the settings players use outside the broadcast, setup.gg has a searchable VALORANT pro settings hub. Our VALORANT sensitivity guide explains DPI and eDPI, while the crosshair guide covers codes and the settings behind them.
Format and key dates
The tournament uses a double-elimination bracket. A team can lose once and continue through the lower bracket; a second loss ends its run. Riot placed teams from the same regional qualifiers on opposite sides of the bracket to create more international matchups.
| Stage | Date | Match format |
|---|---|---|
| Opening rounds and playoffs | October 22–28 | Best-of-three |
| No matches | October 29 | Off day |
| Finals weekend | October 30–November 1 | Lower final and grand final are best-of-five |
The live bracket and match order can move as results come in. Use the official VALORANT Esports event page for the current bracket.
Where to watch
Riot lists three official English-language broadcast destinations. Participating co-streamers are another option, but check the official event page before relying on a co-stream for Drops.
Watch on TwitchWatch on YouTube
Watch on Kick
Connect the Riot account you use for VALORANT to Twitch or Kick before watching if you want eligible viewing rewards. YouTube is an official broadcast option, but Riot’s event guide specifically tells viewers to connect Twitch or Kick for Drops.
Game Changers viewing rewards
Riot announced three in-game rewards for the event:
- MIGA Title: Watch for at least 30 minutes between October 22 and October 31.
- Mais Que Amigas Spray: Watch for at least 30 minutes during the grand final on November 1.
- BRABA Title: Watch for at least 30 minutes from October 30 through November 1 through an eligible on-site co-streamer. Riot says it will share more details through its social channels.
Game Changers Pick’Ems locked shortly after the opening match began on October 22. If you already submitted a bracket, the participation reward is the Gênio Title. Riot lists a Coconut Raze Buddy for the top 50% and a Gold Coconut Raze Buddy for the top 20%.
Tickets and venue
The matches are being played at Riot Games Arena São Paulo, Av. Thomas Edison, 849 in Barra Funda. Doors open at 2:00 p.m. BRT and the show starts at 3:00 p.m. BRT.
- October 22–28: R$160 general admission
- October 30–November 1: R$210 general admission
- Purchase limit: Two tickets per checkout
Tickets are sold through Eventim Brazil. Riot also lists a separate Fan Fest at Community Creators Academy from October 30 through November 1. Fan Fest admission does not include an arena ticket.