How to Watch VCT Champions 2026 Malaysia Time: Shanghai Bracket
Published: 2026-08-10
VCT Champions 2026 tips off in Shanghai on Rabu 24 September and closes on 18 October, all on Malaysia time. Shanghai runs GMT+8, which is MYT (GMT+8). Tak perlu tukar zon waktu, no ranked-reset math at 3am. Sixteen teams, US$2.25 million on the line, and Paper Rex flies the Pacific flag with Malaysia's own Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee.
The first Champions ever held in China arrives as the last Champions under the franchise system, before VCT flips to open qualifiers in 2027. That backdrop, plus a home crowd for EDG and Xi Lai Gaming, plus a Paper Rex squad that reached both Masters finals this year, is why REDX Game customers are asking about VP prices, group draws, and where to watch in KL.
Watch VCT Champions 2026 in Malaysia: A Simple Guide
Every match streams free on the official Riot channels, so there is nothing to buy for the broadcast itself, and no cable subscription needed for Malaysian fans following from KL, Penang, or Sarawak.
- Bookmark the official page. Match times and bracket updates land at valorantesports.com in Malaysia time, since Shanghai and Malaysia both sit at GMT+8.
- Pick a stream. The main English feed runs on YouTube (VALORANT Champions Tour) and Twitch (valorant). SEA co-streams from analysts usually mirror on Twitch under the Pacific broadcast tag.
- Follow Paper Rex first. The Pacific top seed carries d4v41, Malaysia's most decorated Valorant pro. Their group draw is worth setting an alarm for.
- Fuel your play sessions. If you want the Champions 2026 bundle when it lands, top up Valorant Points through REDX Game's Valorant Malaysia page in MYR, with 1–3 minute delivery.
- Line up a viewing party. Bukit Bintang and Bangsar cybercafés open late on finals weekend, and Sunway Pyramid's gaming lounge is a boleh tahan option for Klang Valley fans.
Paper Rex and d4v41: The Malaysian Angle in Shanghai
Paper Rex punched their ticket through the Championship Points route, banking 22 points across Kickoff, Masters Santiago, and Masters London. Nongshim RedForce, the second Pacific CP slot, sits on 12 points. Ten points clear is the widest Pacific lead heading into Champions since the current CP system was introduced.
Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee, born in Malaysia and with Paper Rex since 2022, headlines the SEA storyline. He lifted a Masters trophy in 2025 as part of the roster and is one of only three Malaysians ever to reach a Valorant international grand final. His sentinel and controller flex means the team can hard-pivot between Cypher, Killjoy, and Chamber inside a single map.
Alongside d4v41: Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie on duelist, Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto on flex initiator, Ilya "something" Petrov as in-game leader, and rookie Adrian "invy" Jiggs Reyes rounding out the five. Head coach Alexandre "alecks" Sallé returns for a third Champions run.
Malaysia's other Pacific footprint sits at Rex Regum Qeon, where analyst Xan joined the staff mid-season. RRQ has not yet secured a Champions slot, with Stage 2 playoffs still to resolve the final Pacific seedings.
VCT Champions 2026 Schedule and Bracket, Malaysia Time
The event runs across roughly 25 days at two Shanghai venues. Every date below is already in MYT.
- 24 September – 4 October: Group stage at Jing'an Sports Centre. Sixteen teams split into four groups of four, GSL format, all matches best-of-three.
- 8 October – 15 October: Playoff bracket back at Jing'an, an eight-team double-elimination bracket. Upper bracket runs BO3, and the lower final steps up to BO5.
- 17 October – 18 October: Finals weekend at Mercedes-Benz Arena, the same room that packed out for Masters Shanghai 2024. The grand final is a full BO5.
Riot said in its host-city announcement that "Champions 2026 in Shanghai marks the next milestone in our journey to bring VALORANT's biggest event to the heart of each major region," per the official Valorant Esports site. That framing matters for scheduling. Expect prime-time Chinese slots, which for Malaysia read as roughly 15:00 to 23:30 MYT most days. Selamat menonton.
Prize Pool, VP Costs, and Ringgit Math for Fans
The pool is US$2,250,000, per Esports Charts. Splitting on the historical Champions curve, the winner takes home about US$1 million (roughly RM 4.7 million at RM 4.70/USD), the runner-up around US$375,000, and every group-stage exit still walks with US$50,000 or more.
For fans who want the Champions 2026 skin bundle without the App Store markup, the ringgit gap is real. 1,000 VP costs RM 40 at REDX Game versus RM 52 at App Store MY. Two top-ups gets you to the 2,050 VP tier at roughly RM 79 versus about RM 106 through the App Store, a RM 27 gap on a single order. Load it through REDX Game's Valorant Malaysia store and the balance sits in your Riot ID inside 1–3 minutes.
Original math: the Champions 2026 bundle is projected at 6,700 VP based on prior Champions-tier bundle pricing. That is close to three 2,050 VP packs at REDX Game for around RM 237, versus about RM 318 through the App Store. RM 81 saved on a single bundle purchase is enough to cover a Sunway Pyramid finals-weekend viewing session with satay and teh ais to spare.
Malaysia Time FAQ for VCT Champions 2026
Bila VCT Champions 2026 mula di Malaysia?
Kick-off is Rabu 24 September 2026. Shanghai runs GMT+8, identical to Malaysia time, so opening matches usually begin around 15:00 MYT with the last map of each day wrapping close to midnight.
Adakah Paper Rex layak ke VCT Champions 2026?
Ya, Paper Rex qualified via the Pacific Championship Points route with 22 points across Kickoff, Masters Santiago, and Masters London, well clear of Nongshim RedForce on 12. Malaysian d4v41 remains in the starting five alongside Jinggg, f0rsakeN, something, and rookie invy.
Berapa jumlah hadiah VCT Champions 2026 Shanghai?
US$2,250,000 in total, matching Champions Seoul 2024 and Paris 2025, and split so the champion typically takes roughly 45 percent while the runner-up walks with close to 17 percent.
Di mana boleh tonton VCT Champions 2026 di Malaysia?
Free on YouTube "VALORANT Champions Tour" and Twitch "valorant". Selected Pacific co-streams from Malaysian and SEA analysts also mirror on Twitch. No cable subscription needed.
Berapa harga 1000 VP berbanding App Store di Malaysia?
Straight ringgit comparison: about RM 40 through REDX Game versus roughly RM 52 at App Store MY, and the savings hold across the 2,050 and 5,350 VP tiers too.
Local Viewing Tips: KL, PJ, JB, Penang
Finals weekend runs Sabtu and Ahad, 17–18 Oktober, so LRT and MRT last-train timings matter for anyone catching the BO5 in Bukit Bintang. Kelana Jaya line runs until 23:30. If the grand final overruns, book a taxi from Pavilion or KLCC rather than racing the platform gates.
For a bigger screen in Petaling Jaya, several cybercafés near Uptown Damansara open till 3am on weekends. Johor Bahru fans travelling in from Singapore-linked shifts can catch late playoff matches at the Danga Bay lounges. Kuching and Penang crews should keep Discord chats muted during the 20:00 MYT slots, since that is the busiest window for casters and community reactors.
Whether the Champions run ends with Paper Rex on stage or a Chinese team lifting the trophy at Mercedes-Benz Arena, the smart move for Malaysian fans is to load VP in MYR early through REDX Game's Valorant Malaysia top-up, so the Champions 2026 bundle purchase is a two-tap on drop day rather than a scramble through App Store conversion rates. Senang gila, and murah giler if you compare the ringgit gap over a full Champions cycle.
