VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA adds Razer to roster of partners until 2027

Gaming peripherals manufacturer Razer has announced a multi-year partnership with VCT EMEA and Game Changers, valid until 2027, as announced by VALORANT developer Riot Games. The deal will see Razer gaming chairs used on stage and in coach and co-streaming booths during both circuits’ live events.

VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA partner with Razer

According to a release, the new partnership between the two EMEA circuits and Razer will cover the 2026 and 2027 seasons and sees the company become ‘Official Gaming Chair Partner.’

The Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair will be used both on stage as well as in co-streaming and coach rooms during broadcasts across the duration of the deal. The chair boasts a ‘lumbar support system’ that adjusts along with player movements, ‘helping players maintain proper
posture through every high-stakes moment during the season,’ per the release.

The partnership marks the second such deal revealed by the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in a matter of days. On January 13th, a year-long deal with Nestlé chocolate bar KitKat was announced, with KitKat becoming the two leagues’ Official Partner as a result. KitKat has also been a long-time sponsor of the League of Legends EMEA Championship, most recently renewing the partnership in 2024, through to this season.

Along with their deal with VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA, Razer also recently teamed up with French organisation Karmine Corp, who field rosters in both competition as well as the LEC. Their League of Legends side kicks off its 2026 campaign in the new LEC Versus on Saturday, 17th January.

When does VCT EMEA return?

The influx of new partners comes as the 2026 VCT season is about to begin. Competition will start with VCT Americas, the first region to begin its triple-elimination Kickoff tournament on Wednesday, January 15th.

Those following the EMEA league — covering Europe, the Middle East, and Africa — will be made to wait almost an entire extra week, with VCT EMEA Kickoff beginning Tuesday, January 20th. VCT Pacific Kickoff starts the same day, with VCT China Kickoff the last to start on Thursday, January 22nd.