Open qualifier
VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers
- They begin in November 2026.
- They run in 16 regions, from North America, Brazil and Latin America to Europe, Türkiye, MENA, Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Oceania and China.
- Each region may hold more than one qualifier.
- Players must meet rank requirements, and in most regions at least three of the five must be from that region.
Where they lead
Open Qualifiers send four teams into each Kickoff in Americas, EMEA and Pacific, alongside the eight partner teams. Later qualifiers in the season lead into the VCT Cups.
A team keeps its progress through the season as long as it keeps at least three of its five players.
Learn more in VCT 2027 Explained.
FAQ
When are the VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers?
They begin in November 2026, with dates set by each region.
How many teams reach Kickoff from the Open Qualifiers?
Four per region in Americas, EMEA and Pacific, joining eight partner teams.
Related guides
VCT 2027 Explained: How the New Valorant Season WorksHow VCT 2027 works: Open Qualifiers, Kickoff, two Masters, two VCT Cups and Champions in Austin. Dates, partner and open teams, and how a team qualifies.
Related terms
Partner teamA VCT partner team is an organization with a long-term agreement with Riot that gets a fixed spot in its region.
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