NOVA claims victory in 2026 VALORANT Game Changers CN Qualifier

On September 20, the VALORANT Game Changers CN Qualifier 2026 officially came to a close. Following eight days of intense competition, NOVA emerged victorious in the Grand Finals with a 3-1 win over HYG. With this victory, NOVA claimed the championship title and locked in the region's sole qualification spot to represent the CN circuit at the 2026 VALORANT Game Changers Championship in São Paulo, Brazil.

The tournament was divided into two main stages: the Open Qualifier and the Main Event. Out of a fierce open selection, eight teams earned their spots in the Main Event: 101, HYG, LNG, NOVA, QGH, TLG, VLG, and YRG. The Main Event featured a double-elimination format, with all initial matches played as Best-of-3 (BO3) series, while the Lower Bracket Finals and the Grand Finals expanded to Best-of-5 (BO5) showdowns.

With NOVA crowned champions, the 2026 VALORANT Game Changers CN Qualifier has officially drawn to a triumphant end. As the reigning champions of the CN region, NOVA will now carry the region's hopes to Brazil—we look forward to seeing them shine on the global stage at the upcoming Game Changers Championship!