LOUD defeat team Vitality 3-1 to win Valorant Champions 2026 in Shanghai

LOUD defeated Team Vitality 3-1 in the grand final of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Shanghai on Sunday, claiming the title and becoming the first organization in VALORANT Champions Tour history to win the global championship twice.

The nearly month-long tournament concluded after an intense playoff run. Following the group stage, PRX, NRG, VIT, 100T, G2, NS, LOUD and T1 advanced to the knockout bracket.

After five days of playoffs, LOUD, VIT, 100T and G2 reached the semifinals and progressed to the final stage at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena.

LOUD, representing the VCT Americas region, faced VCT EMEA side Team Vitality in a rematch of the upper-bracket final, which LOUD had previously won 2-1.

LOUD took the opening map, Summit, 13-11. Vitality equalized with a 13-8 win on Lotus, but LOUD responded emphatically, taking Sunset 13-5 before closing the series 13-10 on Haven.

LOUD captain Roberto “erde” Lobos was named the tournament MVP after an outstanding campaign.

Alongside the championship, the VALORANT Champions Shanghai city esports culture program brought a series of fan-focused events across Shanghai. These included player parties at Qiantan Leisure Park and Park Lane, the VAL-SOUND Champions special music event, celebrity show matches, fashion collaborations, Champions Park, and themed interactive districts.

The activities offered esports fans a diverse mix of gaming, music, fashion and entertainment experiences throughout the tournament period.

With the 2026 VALORANT Champions Shanghai now concluded, attention turns to the 2027 season. The VCT is set to introduce a bold new competitive format designed to make every match more compelling, while changes to the global event structure will upgrade the China region into a full VCT CN series system.