Riot Games has officially confirmed VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, the first international Masters event of the 2026 VCT season. Classified as a major VCT tournament of 2026 starting, the event will bring together the world’s top teams to compete for a massive prize pool and crucial VCT points.
Below is everything we know so far about VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, including dates, format, teams, prize distribution, and where to watch.
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 Dates and Location
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 will take place from February 28 to March 15, 2026, as an offline LAN event.
- Location: Santiago, Chile
- Venue: Espacio Riesco
- Organizer: Riot Games
The event marks a major international return to South America for the VALORANT Champions Tour.
Tournament Format Explained
The tournament is split into two stages: the Swiss Stage and the Playoffs. The Swiss Stage runs from February 28 to March 4, 2026, featuring eight teams competing in a Swiss system format. All matches during this stage will be played as Best-of-Three (Bo3) series. At the end of the Swiss Stage, the top four teams will advance to the Playoffs, while the remaining four teams will be eliminated from the tournament
The Playoffs will take place from March 6 to March 15, 2026, featuring a total of eight teams. This includes four teams that advance from the Swiss Stage and four teams that directly qualify by winning their respective international leagues. The Playoffs will follow a double-elimination bracket. Most matches will be Bo3, while the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final will be played as a Best-of-Five (Bo5) series.
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Prize Pool and VCT Points
The event features a $1,000,000 USD prize pool, along with VCT points that contribute toward qualification for VALORANT Champions.
- 1st Place: $350,000 + 6 VCT points
- 2nd Place: $200,000 + 4 VCT points
- 3rd Place: $125,000 + 3 VCT points
- 4th Place: $75,000 + 2 VCT points
Confirmed Teams So Far
Playoffs Teams
- All Gamers (Qualified from China Kickoff 1st)
- 3 More Teams Will be Decided in Due Course
Swiss Stage Teams
- XLG Esports
- Edward Gaming
- 6 More Teams Will be Decided in Due Course
Where to Watch VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026
VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 will be broadcast live on the official VALORANT Champions Tour YouTube and Twitch channels, with full coverage of every match.
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