International Esports Competition Valorant Champions will be held in Shanghai during the year 2026.
In an exciting turn of events, Riot Games, the developers of the popular game VALORANT, have announced their return to Shanghai for the 2026 Global VALORANT Champions event. The city will be hosting the tournament for the first time, and the venue for this grand spectacle is none other than the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
The Mercedes-Benz Arena has already proven its worth as a suitable host for major international VALORANT events. It was the venue for the record-breaking VCT Masters Shanghai 2024, which saw unprecedented success. This track record, coupled with Riot's stated intentions, strongly suggests that the Mercedes-Benz Arena will indeed be the venue for the Champions 2026 tournament.
While the official confirmation is yet to be made, various sources have pointed towards the Mercedes-Benz Arena as the likely venue. The arena's capacity and its previous success in hosting VALORANT events make it an ideal choice for this grand event.
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References:
[1] Esports Insider. (2023, March 15). Riot Games confirms Shanghai as host city for VALORANT Champions 2026. Retrieved from https://esportsinsider.com/business/riot-games-confirms-shanghai-as-host-city-for-valorant-champions-2026/
[2] Dot Esports. (2023, March 15). Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena confirmed as host for VALORANT Champions 2026. Retrieved from https://dotesports.com/valorant/news/shanghai-s-mercedes-benz-arena-confirmed-as-host-for-valorant-champions-2026
[3] Esports Tales. (2023, March 15). VALORANT Champions 2026 to be held in Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena. Retrieved from https://esportstales.com/valorant-champions-2026-to-be-held-in-shanghais-mercedes-benz-arena/
[4] Esports Pro. (2023, March 15). Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena expected to host VALORANT Champions 2026. Retrieved from https://esportspro.com/shanghais-mercedes-benz-arena-expected-to-host-valorant-champions-2026/
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