VCT Masters London results & highlights video
The best VALORANT esports teams in the world were pushed to their limits in the VCT Masters London 2026 event, which took place live in front of a crowd at the Copper Box Arena. Running from 6 to 21 June 2026, VCT Masters London 2026 saw 12 teams compete for their share of the $1 million prize pool, and it was a joy to watch.
Leviatán wins VCT Masters London 2026
Leviatán and Team Vitality topped the Swiss Stage with 2-0 records, while FUT Esports and XLG Esports also earned spots in the Playoffs Stage with 2-1 records, while world champions NRG got eliminated early.
In the double-elimination bracket, one of the clear favorites, Paper Rex, got off to a fantastic start. Find out what went down by watching our video featuring highlights from the Grand Final below, or continue reading, or both!
Paper Rex dominated Leviatán with a 2-0 score, then took out Team Vitality in a 2-1 slugfest. In the Upper Bracket Final, Paper Rex reverse-swept EDward Gaming to secure a spot in the Grand Final.
After falling to the Lower Bracket in the first round, Leviatán went on a spectacular run, eliminating Team Heretics 2-0, XLG Esports 2-0, Team Vitality 2-0, and EDward Gaming 3-0 to claim a spot in the Grand Final.
In front of a cheering crowd at the Copper Box Arena, Leviatán was looking for revenge against Paper Rex. However, it was Paper Rex who drew first blood with an utterly convincing 13-2 win on Fracture.
Leviatán pulled one back on Split with a 13-6 win to tie the series 1-1, before Paper Rex narrowly won Breeze 13-11, putting themselves one map win away from the trophy. Digging deep, Leviatán pulled off the comeback, winning Ascent 13-10, and smashing Paper Rex on Lotus with a 13-6 score to close out the series 3-2, thereby becoming the VCT Masters London 2026 champions.
Congratulations go out to Leviatán for their fantastic performance throughout the tournament, and to their star player, Bruno “Neon” Rodríguez, who was named the MVP of VCT Masters London 2026. Leviatán has become the youngest-ever team to win a global VALORANT event, pushing themselves to the limit to lift the coveted trophy.
Masters London 2026 final standings
Check out the table below showcasing the final standings and winnings of VCT Masters London 2026.
| Placement | Team(s) | Prize Money (USD) |
| 1st | Leviatán | $350,000 |
| 2nd | Paper Rex | $200,000 |
| 3rd | EDward Gaming | $125,000 |
| 4th | Team Vitality | $75,000 |
| 5th–6th | FUT Esports, Xi Lai Gaming | $50,000 each |
| 7th–8th | G2 Esports, Team Heretics | $35,000 each |
| 9th–10th | Global Esports, NRG | $25,000 each |
| 11th–12th | Dragon Ranger Gaming, FULL SENSE | $15,000 each |
Stay tuned to Esports Central. Next up, more regional events, all leading up to VALORANT Champions 2026 taking place in Shanghai, China, later this year.
Header image via Riot Games.
