VALORANT Masters London 2026: Teams, format, prize pool and odds
After a long wait, international Valorant action is back. Twelve of the best teams across four major regions have booked their spots at the upcoming VALORANT Masters London 2026 tournament, and we’re in for a treat. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
VALORANT Masters London 2026 event overview
| Event | VCT Masters London 2026 |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 6 June 2026 |
| End Date | 21 June 2026 |
| Prize Pool | $1,000,000 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
Masters London is the second international VALORANT tournament of the year, following Masters Santiago in February and March. We have several new rookies making their international debuts here, so keep an eye out for these teams.
The event will take place in the Copper Box Arena, which can hold up to 7,500 spectators.
Who are the competing teams?
Participants at VALORANT Masters London were decided through the Stage 1 tournaments of the four major regions. The top three teams from each qualify directly for the event, making up a total of 12 teams.
Here are all the teams in London and the regions they came from:
VCT Americas
- G2 Esports (1st Seed)
- Leviatan
- NRG
VCT Pacific
- Paper Rex (1st Seed)
- FULL SENSE
- Global Esports
VCT China
- EDward Gaming (1st Seed)
- Xi Lai Gaming
- Dragon Ranger Gaming
VCT EMEA
- Team Heretics (1st Seed)
- Team Vitality
- FUT Esports
The first seeds from each region will skip the Swiss Stage entirely, meaning they’re directly in the Playoffs.
Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games
Nongshim RedForce won the VALORANT Masters Santiago a few months ago but failed to qualify for London. So, we won’t see them defending their title this time – we’ll get a new Masters winner this year.
VALORANT Masters London outright odds
If you’re unsure which teams are the strongest at this event, you can check the outright odds on the best esports betting sites – they’ll give you a decent idea of who’s coming in as the favorites.
| Valorant Team | Outright Odds |
|---|---|
| Paper Rex | 4.00 |
| G2 Esports | 4.75 |
| NRG | 5.00 |
| Leviatan | 5.50 |
| Team Heretics | 9.00 |
| Team Vitality | 9.50 |
| EDward Gaming | 12.00 |
| FUT Esports | 19.00 |
| FULL SENSE | 20.00 |
| Global Esports | 25.00 |
| Xi Lai Gaming Esports | 30.00 |
| Dragon Ranger Gaming | 40.00 |
VALORANT betting odds via GG.BET
As we can see from the outright odds, Paper Rex are slight favorites to win the event. They’ve been the most consistent team throughout the season and are still looking exceptional recently.
Image credit: Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games
However, the three teams from the Americas region – G2 Esports, NRG, and Leviatan aren’t trailing too far behind.
Tournament format and schedule
VALORANT Masters London will follow the same format Riot Games has used for quite a while now. If you’re looking to bet on these VALORANT games, make sure you know what teams are playing for:
Swiss Stage (June 6 to 10)
- The second and third seeds from each region will compete in the Swiss Stage.
- This means there are eight teams in total.
- All matches will be played in a best-of-three format.
- By the end of this stage, the top four teams will advance to the Playoffs.
Playoffs Stage (June 12 to 21)
- The eight remaining teams will compete in a double-elimination bracket.
- The first seeds from each region will pick their first opponents from the Swiss Stage survivors.
- All matches except for the lower bracket final and the grand final will be played in best-of-three format.
- The lower bracket final and grand final will be best-of-five affairs.
VALORANT Masters London prize pool distribution
VALORANT Masters London is one of the biggest tournaments for the FPS title in 2026, and the prize pool reflects that. There is a total of $1,000,000 up for grabs. Here’s how the money will be distributed among the teams:
| Team Placement | Prize Money for Teams |
|---|---|
| 1st | $350,000 |
| 2nd | $200,000 |
| 3rd | $125,000 |
| 4th | $75,000 |
| 5th – 6th | $50,000 |
| 7th – 8th | $35,000 |
| 9th – 10th | $25,000 |
| 11th – 12th | $15,000 |
Featured image source: Riot Games
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