The VALORANT Champions 2026 final weekend will feature LOUD, Team Vitality, 100 Thieves, and G2 Esports as they compete for the world title. All four teams remain in contention at the tournament in Shanghai, China.
From October 16 to 18, the remaining matches will determine the two Grand Finalists and crown the season’s champion. Riot Games will bring the tournament’s final stretch to the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
In the VALORANT Champions 2026 final weekend, LOUD and Team Vitality enter through the upper bracket. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves and G2 Esports face elimination in the lower bracket.
The schedule is particularly important for fans watching from Brazil, as matches begin early in the morning. All start times listed below follow Brasília Time (BRT).
VALORANT Champions 2026 top 4: which teams are still in contention?
LOUD and Team Vitality will face off in the upper bracket final on Friday, October 16. The winner will secure a spot in the Grand Final, while the losing team will get another chance through the lower bracket.
On the other side, 100 Thieves and G2 Esports will meet in an elimination match. Only one team will advance to October 17, where they will face the loser of LOUD vs. Team Vitality.
The bracket structure plays a major role in determining each team’s path to the championship. All four organizations can still lift the trophy, but only one will secure a Grand Final berth on Friday. Another will be eliminated before Saturday’s matches.
Although all four teams have reached the VALORANT Champions 2026 top 4, their positions are different. LOUD and Team Vitality need just one victory to reach the championship match. Meanwhile, 100 Thieves and G2 Esports must win multiple series to stay in contention.
VALORANT Champions 2026 schedule and match times
The final stage will feature four matches across three days. The teams competing in the lower bracket final and Grand Final will be determined as the bracket progresses.
Here is the complete schedule for the final weekend, with all start times listed in Brasília Time (BRT):
| Date | Match | Stage | Time (BRT) |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | LOUD vs. Team Vitality | Upper Bracket Final | 3:00 a.m. |
| Friday, Oct. 16 | G2 Esports vs. 100 Thieves | Lower Bracket Match | 6:00 a.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 17 | Teams TBD | Lower Bracket Final | 4:00 a.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 18 | Teams TBD | Grand Final | 3:00 a.m. |
Friday will feature both confirmed matchups. On Saturday, the lower bracket final will determine which team claims the second spot in the Grand Final. The tournament will conclude on Sunday with the crowning of the world champion.
These start times follow Brasília Time rather than Shanghai’s local time. The time zone difference is especially important for Brazilian viewers planning to watch the matches live.
Mercedes-Benz Arena to host the decisive matches in Shanghai
The Mercedes-Benz Arena, located in Shanghai’s Pudong district, will host the final weekend of VALORANT Champions 2026. The venue will serve as the stage for the remaining four teams as they battle for the world championship.
The matches scheduled for October 16, 17, and 18 will bring Riot Games’ tournament to a close. Fans will see the first Grand Finalist confirmed, the final championship spot claimed, and the world title decided.
Where to watch the VALORANT Champions 2026 final weekend
All matches will be streamed live on the official VALORANT Esports channels on Twitch and YouTube. Fans can also check the official VALORANT Esports website for tournament schedules and updates.
LOUD fans should keep an eye on Friday’s opening match, scheduled for 3:00 a.m. BRT. G2 Esports and 100 Thieves will play later that morning at 6:00 a.m. BRT, ahead of the two decisive matches over the weekend.
With the top four teams confirmed, the next step is determining which organizations will compete for the championship on October 18. Until then, every match will shape the remaining path through the bracket.
