Riot unveils VCT 2027 calendar with Seoul, València and Austin among 15 host cities

Riot has announced the regional and international host cities for the 2027 VCT season, which runs from January to October across 15 cities. The schedule includes Kickoff, Cups, Masters, Champions and the Game Changers Championship, with Masters Seoul on Feb 20 to Mar 3, Masters València on June 5 to June 20, and Champions plus the Game Changers Championship in Austin from Sep 16 to Oct 10. Open qualifiers for the 2027 season begin in November, with non-partnered teams competing for Kickoff spots and a $100,000 stipend, and more than 50 tournaments planned for the year.