

All Valorant Champions Winners
Valorant Champions stands as a pinnacle in the esports world, where the finest teams from across the globe come together to compete for the ultimate title. This annual competition not only showcases elite gameplay but also cements the legacy of its winners in the annals of esports history.
Each year, these champions validate their skills through intense matches, leaving a lasting impact on the Valorant community. Their victories are celebrated worldwide, highlighting the exceptional talent and relentless dedication of these pro gamers.
All Valorant Champions Winners
Acend Claims the First Valorant Champions Title
Acend’s Valorant Champions 2021 Roster
- Santeri “BONECOLD” Sassi
- Mehmet “cNed” İpek
- Vladyslav “Kiles” Shvets
- Patryk “starxo” Kopczynski
- Aleksander “zeek” Zygmunt
- Laurynas “Nbs” Kisielius (coach)
- Milan “Milan” Mei (coach)
Acend, hailing from Europe, emerged victorious in the inaugural Valorant Champions event. This team triumphed over Gambit Esports, their formidable rivals from the CIS region, in a riveting final. The 2021 grand finale was a tense affair, filled with high-stakes rounds and nail-biting moments, culminating in a narrow 3-2 victory for Acend.
Acend's triumph was not only a testament to their strategic prowess but also to their resilience under pressure. This victory earned them the prestigious Valorant Champions trophy and a significant cash prize of $350,000. Their legacy as the first Valorant Champions sets a high standard for teams in future tournaments.
LOUD Reigns Supreme in Valorant Champions 2022
LOUD’s Valorant Champions 2022 Roster
- Bryan “pANcada” Luna
- Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi
- Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro
- Erick “aspas” Santos
- Felipe “Less” Basso
- Matheus “bzkA” Tarasconi (coach)
In 2022, the Brazilian team LOUD clinched the Valorant Champions title. Their path to victory was marked by an intense rivalry with North America's OpTic Gaming. Throughout the year, these two teams faced each other multiple times, each match intensifying their competition.
The grand final was a best-of-five series where LOUD demonstrated exceptional skill and determination. They defeated OpTic Gaming 3-1, securing the championship with two critical maps won in overtime. LOUD’s success earned them a $300,000 prize and further solidified Brazil's presence in the Valorant esports scene.
Evil Geniuses Achieve the Unthinkable at Valorant Champions 2023
Evil Geniuses’ Valorant Champions 2023 Roster
- Kelden “Boostio” Pupello
- Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
- Alexander “jawgemo” Mor
- Corbin “C0M” Lee
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Christine “potter” Chi (coach)
- Anthony “Zikz” Gray (coach)
Evil Geniuses made an astonishing comeback in the 2023 Valorant Champions. After a rocky start during the VCT 2023 season, including a disappointing performance at VCT LOCK//IN and early struggles in the VCT Americas League, their prospects looked grim.
The turning point came with the arrival of rookie sensation Max “Demon1” Mazanov. His entry revitalized Evil Geniuses, leading to an epic run through the tournament. In the grand final, they faced the Pacific team Paper Rex, settling the score with a decisive 3-1 series victory. This unexpected triumph earned Evil Geniuses the Valorant Champions trophy and a grand prize of $1 million.
Full list of Valorant Champions winners
Valorant Champions has celebrated several victorious teams in its history, showcasing top-level play and intense competition. The tournament has seen winners such as Acend, who secured the victory in Berlin, Germany from December 1 to December 12, 2021. The total prize money for that event was US$1 million, with the first-place reward being US$350,000. Other notable winners include LOUD, who triumphed in Istanbul, Turkey from August 31 to September 18, 2024, and Evil Geniuses, who took the top spot in Los Angeles, California, from August 6 to 26, 2023, earning US$1 million out of a US$2.25 million prize pool.
Champion | Total Prize Pool | First Place Reward | Location | Dates | Runner-Up | Third Place |
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Acend | US$1 million | US$350,000 | Berlin, Germany | December 1 to December 12, 2021 | Gambit Esports | Team Liquid |
LOUD | US$1 million | US$300,000 | Istanbul, Turkey | August 31 to September 18, 2024 | OpTic Gaming | DRX |
Evil Geniuses | US$2.25 million | US$1 million | Los Angeles, California, USA | August 6 to 26, 2023 | Paper Rex | LOUD |