Riot to pay non-partner VCT teams up to $1.1M in milestone cash from 2027

From 2027, VCT teams outside Riot's partner program will receive fixed payments for qualifying to key events. The payments can reach up to $1.1 million.

29 October 2026

Starting in 2027, Riot Games will pay additional money to VCT teams that are not part of its partner program. The amount available to these teams reaches up to $1.1 million.

The payments are tied to qualifying for specific events. Teams outside the partner program will receive fixed sums for reaching Kickoff, the Cups, Masters and Champions.

The money comes on top of the prize money teams earn at the tournaments themselves.

Source: Esports.gg

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