Riot reveals VCT 2027 global tour with Masters in seoul and Valencia

Riot reveals VCT 2027 global tour with Masters in seoul and Valencia

Riot Games has announced further details of VCT 2027, featuring more than 50 tournaments across 15 cities and expanded qualification opportunities for non-partner teams.

seoul , Valencia and Austin host international events

The two Masters tournaments will take place in seoul and Valencia, while Austin will host Champions and the Game Changers Championship.

Regional stops include:

• Americas: São Paulo, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro.

• EMEA: BerLIN , Warsaw and Istanbul.

• Pacific: Bangkok, Manila and Tokyo.

• China: Hangzhou, Wuhan and Shanghai.

Open qualification expands

The season will use a tournament-based structure built around Opens, Kickoff, Cups, Masters and Champions, replacing extended stretches of league play.

Open qualifiers begin in November 2026, with further opportunities throughout the following season.

Partner organisations remain part of the ecosystem, but progression after Kickoff will depend on competitive results.

Guaranteed support for qualifying teams

Non-partner teams will receive $100,000 for qualifying for Kickoff or a Cup, $200,000 for Masters and $400,000 for Champions, alongside opportunities to earn prize money.

Riot also confirmed that the Ghost will replace the Classic in the next team-capsule offering.