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Every VCT Masters and Champions Winner (2021-2026)
Since Riot Games launched the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) circuit in 2021, there have been 3 international events a year: two Masters and one Champions at the end of the season. Leading up to each event, teams vie for qualification within their own domestic leagues — VCT Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China. Here's a look at all VALORANT Masters and Champions winners.
*Last updated: 21/6/2026
Every VCT Masters and Champions Winner (2021-2026)
Current VCT Champion
The current VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) champion is NRG, who won Champions Paris in 2025. Since the VCT launched in 2021, 5 teams have won a Champions title and 12 teams have won a Masters title. Below is the complete, updated list of every winner.
VALORANT Champions Winners List
| Year | Event | Winning Team | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Champions Shanghai | - | $2,250,000 USD |
| 2025 | Champions Paris | NRG | $2,250,000 USD |
| 2024 | Champions Seoul | EDward Gaming | $2,250,000 USD |
| 2023 | Champions Los Angeles | Evil Geniuses | $2,250,000 USD |
| 2022 | Champions Istanbul | LOUD | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2021 | Champions Berlin | Acend | $1,000,000 USD |
♦ 2025 Champions Paris - NRG
NRG defeated Fnatic 3-2 in a 5-map thriller at the Accor Arena, coming back from a Fnatic surge that nearly forced the reverse sweep. Brock "brawk" Somerhalder was named MVP for his performance in the finals, noted in particular for his masterful usage of the Odin. IGL Ethan "Ethan" Arnold became the first player to win Champions twice, having lifted the Champions trophy with Evil Geniuses in 2023.
♦ 2024 Champions Seoul - EDward Gaming
EDward Gaming outlasted Team Heretics 3-2 at the INSPIRE Arena, delivering China's first-ever VCT international title. Zheng "ZmjjKK" Yongkang broke the all-time kills record during the Bo5 series with 111 kills, and was named the tournament's first-ever official MVP.
♦ 2023 Champions Los Angeles - Evil Geniuses
Evil Geniuses silence Paper Rex 3-1 at the Kia Forum to claim the Americas region's second consecutive Champions title and the first Champions title for a North American organization. Max "Demon1" Mazanov earned the MVP for his exceptional performance throughout the tournament.
♦ 2022 Champions Istanbul - LOUD
LOUD avenged their Reykjavík loss earlier in the year to OpTic Gaming, winning the rematch to become the first Brazilian organization to win an international VALORANT title. Erick "aspas" Santos was named MVP for the finals.
♦ 2021 Champions Berlin - Acend
Acend make history as the first VALORANT champions, defeating Gambit Esports 3-2 in a close series affair. Aleksander "zeek" Zygmunt earned the MVP for his clutch performance to drive his team across the finish line.
VALORANT Masters Winners List
| Year | Event | Winning Team | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Masters London | Leviatán | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2026 | Masters Santiago | Nongshim RedForce | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2025 | Masters Toronto | Paper Rex | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2025 | Masters Bangkok | T1 | $500,000 USD |
| 2024 | Masters Shanghai | Gen.G | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2024 | Masters Madrid | Sentinels | $500,000 USD |
| 2023 | Masters Tokyo | Fnatic | $1,000,000 USD |
| 2023 | LOCK//IN São Paulo | Fnatic | $500,000 USD |
| 2022 | Masters Copenhagen | FunPlus Phoenix | $650,000 USD |
| 2022 | Masters Reykjavík | OpTic Gaming | $675,000 USD |
| 2021 | Masters Berlin | Gambit Esports | $700,000 USD |
| 2021 | Masters Reykjavík | Sentinels | $600,000 USD |
*LOCK//IN São Paulo is considered a Masters-level international event.
♦ 2026 Masters London - Leviatán
Leviatán conquered tournament favorites Paper Rex 3-2 to become the first LATAM organization to win a Masters title. They are also the youngest team ever to win an international VCT event. Rookie Bruno "Neon" Rodríguez was awarded the MVP for his performance in the finals.
♦ 2026 Masters Santiago - Nongshim RedForce
Nongshim RedForce swept through Paper Rex 3-0 to become the first team promoted through the Ascension system to win an international title. Lee "Dambi" Hyuk-kyu won the MVP accolade for his incredible performance in the finals.
♦ 2025 Masters Toronto - Paper Rex
Paper Rex finally conquer their demons to lift their first international trophy in their third Grand Finals appearance, beating Fnatic 3-1. Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto was named MVP for his performance in the finals.
♦ 2025 Masters Bangkok - T1
T1 displayed a masterclass in mental resilience to win out against G2 Esports despite being down a map for most of the series. The 5-map classic served as the first international win for the storied organization in VALORANT. Kim "Meteor" Tae-oh took home the MVP honors as well as the distinction of being one of a handful of players to win 2 international titles, on 2 different organizations no less.
♦ 2024 Masters Shanghai - Gen.G
Gen.G defeat Team Heretics 3-2 to become the first team from the Pacific region to win an international title. Kim "t3xture" Na-ra was named the unofficial MVP after his standout performance across the 5-map series.
♦ 2024 Masters Madrid - Sentinels
Sentinels make history as the first 2-time Masters champion after defeating Gen.G 3-2 in an incredible Grand Finals series. Zachary "zekken" Patrone earned the unofficial MVP for his composure in map-deciding rounds.
♦ 2023 Masters Tokyo - Fnatic
Fnatic complete the first 'mini era' of VALORANT by winning back-to-back international titles. Their sweep of Evil Geniuses 3-0 was a statement of the heights the roster was operating at in 2023. Emir "Alfajer" Beder was voted the unofficial MVP of Fnatic's run at this tournament.
♦ 2023 LOCK//IN São Paulo - Fnatic
Still held as one of the most incredible Bo5s to watch to date, Fnatic complete the most unbelievable comeback against reigning champions LOUD after trailing 3-11 on the final map.
♦ 2022 Masters Copenhagen - FunPlus Phoenix
FunPlus Phoenix cement their legacy by overcoming Paper Rex in the Grand Finals 3-2, in the process bringing home EMEA's second international title. Andrey "Shao" Kiprsky is generally credited as the unofficial MVP for the team across their run and was instrumental in the finals.
♦ 2022 Masters Reykjavík - OpTic Gaming
The best North American team of 2022 swept LOUD 3-0 in the Grand Finals to claim the region's second-ever international title. No MVP could be decided from the fans and Riot did not announce an official winner for the accolade.
♦ 2021 Masters Berlin - Gambit Esports
Gambit Esports swept Team Envy 3-0 in the Grand Finals to secure EMEA's first international title. Timofey "Chronicle" Khromov is widely credited as the unofficial MVP of the finals.
♦ 2021 Masters Reykjavík - Sentinels
Sentinels swept Fnatic 3-0 in the first-ever international VCT LAN Grand Finals. They lifted the trophy without dropping a single map — a feat no team has been able to replicate to date.
VCT Records and Stats
Most Champions Titles
Ethan is recognized as the only VCT player to have lifted the Champions trophy twice. He holds the further distinction of being the only player to do so under two different organizations (Evil Geniuses and NRG).
Most Masters Titles
Fnatic and Sentinels are tied for international titles at 2 apiece. Fnatic won LOCK//IN São Paulo and Masters Tokyo, while Sentinels lifted trophies at Reykjavik and Madrid. Player-wise, Chronicle holds the current record at 3 Masters titles (Berlin 2021, São Paulo 2023, Tokyo 2023).
A number of players are also tied for 2 Masters titles each. The entire Fnatic lineup did not change between São Paulo and Tokyo. TenZ has lifted the Masters trophy twice with Sentinels. And Meteor has the unique distinction of lifting it with two different organizations (Gen.G and T1).
Back-to-Back Champions
Fnatic is the only organization thus far to have lifted back-to-back international VCT titles of any kind. They won LOCK//IN São Paulo and then Masters Tokyo several months later.
The Pacific region holds the distinction for winning 4 straight Masters events (Shanghai through Santiago). The Americas region lifted back-to-back Champions trophies (2022, 2023).
Titles by Region
| Region | Champions Title(s) | Masters Titles(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Americas | 3 | 4 |
| EMEA | 1 | 4 |
| Pacific | 0 | 4 |
| China | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has won the most VCT Champions titles?
No single organization has won VALORANT Champions more than once. At the player level, Ethan "Ethan" Arnold is the only 2-time Champions winner, having lifted the trophy with Evil Geniuses in 2023 and NRG in 2025.
What's the difference between VCT Masters and Champions?
VCT Masters are mid-season international LAN events held twice a year, while VCT Champions is the single season-ending world championship. Champions carries the largest prize pool, the most prestige, and crowns the year's overall world champion.
Which region has won the most VCT titles?
Counting both Masters and Champions, the Americas region has won the most international VCT titles overall, with 7 trophies since 2021. EMEA tails just behind at 5 and Pacific at 4. For Champions specifically, Americas also leads with 3 titles (LOUD 2022, Evil Geniuses 2023, NRG 2025).
How many teams qualify for VCT Champions?
16 teams qualify for Champions each year, drawn from the top finishers in the Americas, EMEA, Pacific, and China regional leagues. Qualification spots are based on regular-season standings and VCT Championship Points accumulated across the season.
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