Nodwin Gaming has announced the registration schedule and new roadmap for the VALORANT Challengers 2026 South Asia (VCSA) series. This new season represents a major change in the competitive scene, as Riot launches its “Path to Champions” program in place of the previous Ascension system.
VCSA 2026 Key Registration Details
Aspiring professional players and teams from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, and the Maldives can now register for the upcoming circuit.
- Registration Start: Today, February 25, 2026.
- Registration Ends: 4th of March, 2026.
- Player Eligibility: As per the updated global standards by Riot, no player can participate until they turn 16 years old. This is calculated by having lived 16 full years as of the start of the competition.
The New 2026 Format
The 2026 season is based on a “Tournament Model” with a multi-split structure. Rather than having one Ascension tournament at the end of the year, Challengers teams now have a direct route to the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs.
For South Asian teams, the pressure has never been greater. The top team from South Asia will qualify for a Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) with the top seeds from Oceania and Southeast Asia. The winner of the LCQ will qualify for the Stage 2 Playoffs, offering a genuine chance to qualify for VALORANT Champions Shanghai.
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S8UL, Revenant Xspark Reveals its VALORANT Roster for VCSA 2026
The final rosters for the major teams S8UL Esports and Revenant XSpark (RNTX) are being formed as they prepare for the VALORANT Challengers 2026 South Asia season. S8UL Esports is said to be assembling a super-team with the legendary SkRossi, who will be paired with young talent Yuvi and veteran RvK to secure their spot in VCT Pacific.
Revenant XSpark, on the other hand, has wasted no time in finalizing their five, signing the trio of Hoax, Techno, and venka, along with Mongolian talent consz and former Velocity coach GodspeedxD.
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