•Hamza Rashid• 7 min read
Valorant
All Valorant Champions Winners (2021-2026)
Valorant Champions has crowned six world champions across six tournaments since 2021. Five organizations have won the trophy, with LOUD becoming the first repeat winner after its victory in Shanghai in 2026.
Champions closes the annual Valorant Champions Tour, bringing together teams that qualify through regional competition and Championship Points. LOUD holds the latest title after defeating Team Vitality 3–1 in the 2026 grand final.
Valorant Champions Winners Summary
Six Champions tournaments have finished, covering 2021–2026
LOUD won Champions 2026, defeating Team Vitality 3–1
LOUD is the first organization to win twice, with titles in 2022 and 2026
The Americas leads with four titles; EMEA and China have one each
Pacific has yet to win Champions
Ethan became the first two-time player champion through victories with Evil Geniuses in 2023 and NRG in 2025
Valorant Champions Tournament History
The Valorant Champions tournament began in 2021, marking the first official world championship for Valorant. The tournament has been held annually since its inception, with each edition hosted in different cities around the world.
Year | Location | Prize Pool | Winning Team |
|---|---|---|---|
2021 | Berlin, Germany | $1,000,000 | Acend |
2022 | Istanbul, Türkiye | $1,000,000 | LOUD |
2023 | Los Angeles, USA | $2,250,000 | Evil Geniuses |
2024 | Seoul, South Korea | $2,250,000 | EDward Gaming |
2025 | Paris, France | $2,250,000 | NRG |
2026 | Shanghai, China | $2,250,000 | LOUD |
LOUD’s Shanghai victory ended the run of different organizations winning each edition. Its two titles came four years apart, following the team’s first championship in Istanbul in 2022. At the player level, Ethan became the first two-time champion through his wins with Evil Geniuses and NRG.
Regional Champions Breakdown
Teams from the Americas have won four of the six Champions tournaments. LOUD accounts for two titles, with Evil Geniuses and NRG contributing one each. EMEA and China have one championship apiece, and Pacific is still seeking its first.
Region | Championships Won | Winning Teams |
|---|---|---|
Americas | 4 | LOUD (2022, 2026), Evil Geniuses (2023), NRG (2025) |
EMEA | 1 | Acend (2021) |
China | 1 | EDward Gaming (2024) |
Pacific | 0 | — |
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Final Words
LOUD finished Champions Shanghai as the first two-time winning organization, bringing the Americas to four world titles. Across six editions, Acend, LOUD, Evil Geniuses, EDward Gaming, and NRG have lifted the trophy.
The next Champions tournament will add another chapter to that record. For now, LOUD holds the latest title and the outright lead in championships won.
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