The shadows are shifting once again in VALORANT. Riot Games officially confirmed the return of the fan-favorite VALORANT Night Market. This limited-time event starts on May 7, 2026. It will run through May 28, 2026.
For three weeks, players can access a personalized shop. This shop features six hidden weapon skins. Each skin comes with a unique discount. These price cuts typically range from 10% to 49%.
How the VALORANT Night Market Works
The Night Market icon appears in the top right of the main menu. Upon clicking it, you will see six mystery cards. You must click each card to reveal your offers.
Every player receives a completely different selection of skins. Once revealed, these offers are locked for the entire duration. There are no rerolls available in the Night Market. If you miss a skin you want, you must wait for the next event.
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Eligible Skins and Rules
Not every skin can appear in your personalized shop. Riot Games follows specific rules to keep the market balanced:
- Tiers: Only Select, Deluxe, and Premium edition skins are eligible.
- Exclusions: Exclusive, Ultra, and limited-edition (e.g., Champions) skins never appear.
- Recency: Skins must be at least two Acts old to enter the pool.
- Bad Luck Protection: You are guaranteed at least two Premium-tier skins or Melee weapons.
- Diversity: You will not see more than two skins for the same weapon type.
What to Expect This May
With the arrival of Season 2026, Act 3, the skin pool has expanded. Popular collections like Reaver, Ion, and Oni remain top prizes. Many players hope to find the Xenohunter knife or Prime Vandal at half price.
This event is the perfect time to spend saved Valorant Points. Since the discounts are random, some players may find incredible bargains. Others might find skins for weapons they rarely use.
The Night Market is the only way to bypass the daily rotating store. It provides a rare second chance at older, iconic bundles. Even if you do not plan to buy, seeing the reveals is a community ritual. Mark your calendars for May 7. The night comes alive, and your dream loadout might finally be affordable. Good luck with your reveals!
