Riot reveals VALORANT Champions 2026 English broadcast team

Riot reveals VALORANT Champions 2026 English broadcast team

Riot Games has revealed the English-language broadcast lineup for VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai.

The tournament will feature 19 hosts, analysts, and commentators alongside four observers responsible for the in-game broadcast.

The talent lineup includes Achilios, aEvilcat, Bren, ChubbyNinja, echo , Ender, Frankie, Goldenboy, hypoc, kaquka, Mel , mikafabs, pansy, Paperthin, Sideshow, Uber, Valina, Valora, and Wyatt.

Four observers confirmed

Prius, Sapphire, Tiie, and Yehty will serve as the tournament's observers.

Champions Shanghai will also mark the first VALORANT Champions broadcast appearances for Frankie, Mel , and Valina.

Frankie previously worked as a host at Masters London, while Valina joined the broadcast team at Masters Santiago.

Mel is best known for her professional playing career before moving into broadcast work.

VALORANT Champions 2026 will run from September 24 to October 18 in Shanghai.

Sixteen teams representing Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China will compete for the world championship and a $2.25 million prize pool.