VCT: China Stage 1 2026

About the tournament

VCT 2026: China Stage 1 is the Chinese regional VALORANT league stage of the VCT, a second-tier event within the circuit. It features 12 teams split into two groups for a single round-robin group stage, followed by ranking matches and a double-elimination playoff bracket. Matches run from March 31 to May 10, 2026. The event crowns the region’s Stage 1 champion and carries major qualification stakes: the top three teams earn spots at Masters London 2026, while the winner also secures a place at EWC 2026. China Points are on the line as well, shaping the path toward the season’s biggest events.