Champions Shanghai: Pick'Ems powered by AWS

Pick’Ems powered by AWS returns for Champions Shanghai, putting your predictions to the test across the biggest VALORANT Esports tournament of the year.

The world’s best teams are coming to Shanghai to fight for the title of VALORANT World Champion. Before the first match begins, it’s your turn to decide who you think has what it takes to make the deepest run.

Getting started is simple: pick who you think will win, earn points when you’re right, and try not to think too much about the picks that went horribly wrong.

Stats, recent form, favorite players, team loyalty, vibes, aura - there are plenty of ways to build a bracket.

You can also invite your friends and turn every Champions matchup into another opportunity for bragging rights.

Champions Shanghai brings Pick’Ems to Riot Mobile for the first time. Lock in and track your predictions on the go, get a reminder before picks close, and make sure you never miss the matches that matter most to you.

Important dates:

Groups Stage Pick’Ems

Picks open September 10 at 7:00 AM PT on the web and 8:00 AM PT in the VALORANT client
Picks lock September 24 at approximately 2:10 AM PT, 10 minutes after the first game of Champions Shanghai begins

Playoffs Pick’Ems

Picks open October 4 once the Draw Show is complete and Playoffs matchups are confirmed
Picks lock October 7 at approximately 2:10 AM PT, 10 minutes after the first game of Playoffs begins

Pick’Ems Rewards

There’s more than bragging rights on the line:

Participation: “Calculated” Title
Top 50%: Stone of Heaven Gun Buddy
Top 20%: Pick’Ems Master: Stone of Heaven Gun Buddy
Perfect Picks: “100%” Title

Rewards are cumulative. Reach the Top 20%, for example, and you’ll also earn the Top 50% and participation rewards.

Make your picks in the VALORANT client, Riot Mobile, or at valorantesports.com/pickems beginning September 10.

The teams have their road to the trophy.

Now build yours.

Am I eligible?

Champions Shanghai: Pick'Ems powered by AWS is available to play in all regions except for Cuba, North Korea, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Myanmar, where VALORANT is published by a local publisher (e.g., China), or any other region where this offer is void; and requires a valid Riot Account to play and receive rewards. Please note that eligibility for prizes and rewards may vary in different regions due to local regulations.