VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 is about to begin, but there’s more to watch for than the action on the server. Fans tuning into the tournament can earn exclusive in-game rewards through Twitch Drops, Shotcall and Pick’Ems throughout the event.
The tournament starts on September 24,
with the best VALORANT teams in the world battling for the title of World Champion in Shanghai. While the players fight for the trophy, viewers will also have several opportunities to collect titles, gun buddies, sprays and a player card simply by watching the official broadcasts and taking part in Riot Games’ interactive features.
Here’s everything you need to know about VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 rewards, including how to unlock Drops, play Shotcall and make your Pick’Ems predictions.
Drops Prizes
- Title: Prepared
- Watch for a minimum of 30 minutes during Groups and Playoffs.
- Spray: Stamp of Approval
Shotcall
Shotcall is a feature which will be only available on Riot’s official broadcast via the Twitch Desktop App. It consists in preedicting maps, rounds and key moments right in the middle of the action. Play this mode in order to collect the following prizes:
- Title: The Catch
- Play Shotcall on Twitch (desktop only) and earn 50 points over the course of Champions Shanghai.
- Gun Buddy: Crab Buddy
- Play Shotcall on Twitch (desktop only) and earn 300 points over the course of Champions Shanghai.
- Player Card: Trophy
- Play Shotcall on Twitch (desktop only) and finish in the top 3% of any map during Champions Shanghai.
Learn how to use the extension
on Riot’s official guide.Pick’Ems
Whether you’re watching every map or just dropping in for the chaos, tune in to an official Riot broadcast on Twitch desktop to play Shotcall and get in on the action.
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.
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 or at
valorantesports.com/pickems.
