When to buy VALORANT Champions tickets – 3 Key Dates

The VALORANT Champions event culminates this year in the heart of Paris, France. With only room for the best teams in the world, you wouldn’t want to miss out on top-tier VALORANT action. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your experience, from venue details to the best time to buy VALORANT Champions tickets.

Where is VALORANT Champions 2025 Being Held?

VALORANT Champions will feature two stages:

Group Stage and Bracket Stage

• Dates: September 12 to September 29
• Venue: Les Arènes de Grand Paris Sud, Évry-Courcouronnes
• Capacity: ~3,000 seats

Finals Weekend

• Dates: October 3 to October 5
• Venue: Accor Arena, Paris
• Capacity: 15,000 to 20,000 seats

VALORANT Champions Tickets Sale Dates

All ticket sales are limited to 4 tickets per checkout. There are three waves of ticket availability. Be sure to log in early as demand is expected to be high!

Mastercard Presale

Being one of the primary sponsors of the event, Mastercard is offering its cardholders exclusive early access to tickets before anyone else.

• Date: Wednesday, July 9
• Time: 3 AM PT / 12 PM CEST / 6 PM KST
• Access: Available only to Mastercard holders.
• Note: Does not require Riot verification but tickets are limited.

Riot ID Verified Sale

The next wave is reserved for dedicated VALORANT players who have created a Riot account and verified it on the website.

• Date: Thursday, July 10
• Time: 3 AM PT / 12 PM CEST / 6 PM KST
• Access: Requires Riot ID verification (account created before April 1, 2025, and one game played).
• Verification Code: Eligible users will receive a one-time access code.

General Public Sale

The final wave opens up ticket access to the general public, with no Mastercard or verification required.

• Date: Tuesday, July 15
• Time: 3 AM PT / 12 PM CEST / 6 PM KST
• Access: Open to everyone through the official Accor Arena ticket site.

VALORANT Champions Ticket Prices

Here’s how much the tickets will cost:

Weekdays

• Dates: Sept 15, 17, 18, 22, 25, 29
• Tier 1: €50.00
• Tier 2: €35.00

Weekends

• Dates: Sept 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28
• Tier 1: €60.00
• Tier 2: €45.00

Don’t Miss Your Shot

If your calendar is empty on any of the Champions match days, now’s the time to make plans. This event serves as the climax of the VCT season, and Paris will be the center of it all.