The Latest Breaking News from Kickoff

Valorant Is Opening a New Path for Amateur Teams to Reach VCT in 2027

Valorant's 2027 VCT structure gives amateur and open teams new qualifier routes into Kickoff, Masters and even Champions.

Player One · Sep 10

VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers begin in November with spots and cash on offer across 16 regions

Open qualifiers begin in November 2026 across 16 regions, giving non-partner teams a genuine shot at Kickoff, Masters, and Champions.

Dot Esports · Sep 9

Riot Games to pay non-partnered VCT 2027 teams up to $400K for advancing to Champions

Massive qualification payouts.

Dot Esports · Jun 18

VCT EMEA 2026 Kickoff schedule, teams, new format, more

Top three go to Masters Santiago.

Dot Esports · Dec 11, 2025

Derke explains what went wrong for Vitality after VCT Kickoff success

Could have been a story worth remembering.

Dot Esports · Aug 29, 2025