# VALORANT Champions 2026 tournament

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/valorant-champions-2026-tournament
> Updated: 2026-10-17T21:07:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The VALORANT Champions 2026 tournament, held in Shanghai, progressed through the bracket stages to its conclusion. In the Upper Bracket Final, LOUD defeated Team Vitality 2-1, winning the deciding map, Haven, with a score of 13-11. This victory allowed LOUD to advance directly to the Grand Final, while Team Vitality moved to the Lower Bracket.

In the Grand Final held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, LOUD defeated Team Vitality 3-1 to secure the championship and a $1,000,000 grand prize. With this win, LOUD became the first team in VALORANT esports history to win two Champions titles. Team Vitality finished in second place, earning $400,000, while 100 Thieves took third place with $250,000.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: LOUD wins VALORANT Champions 2026, becoming first two-time world champion

LOUD made history as the first two-time VALORANT Champions winner after defeating Team Vitality 3-1 at the 2026 world championship in Shanghai.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loud-wins-valorant-champions-2026-becoming-first-two-time-world-champion

### 2026-10-15: LOUD defeats Team Vitality to reach VALORANT Champions 2026 Grand Final

LOUD defeated Team Vitality 2-1 in the VALORANT Champions 2026 Upper Bracket Final in Shanghai, securing a direct spot in the Grand Final.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/loud-defeats-team-vitality-to-reach-valorant-champions-2026-grand-final

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Cite as: VALORANT Champions 2026 tournament. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/valorant-champions-2026-tournament