Riot Games cuts VCT Pacific from 10 to 8 partnered teams for 2027, part of a sweeping overhaul that eliminates league play in favor of open tournaments.

Four teams will compete in the VCT Pacific Last Chance Qualifier from July 7-10 for a spot in the Stage 2 Play-In, with the main roadshow starting July 16.

Riot Games cuts VCT Pacific from 10 to 8 partnered teams for 2027, part of a sweeping overhaul that eliminates league play in favor of open tournaments.

Riot Games removes guaranteed partner slots from VCT 2027, replacing the franchise model with open qualifiers and promotion-relegation for Valorant esports.