Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) viewership has declined by over 20% in North America and EMEA, with peak concurrent audiences falling from 1.2 million to 0.9 million ahead of Masters London.
Stage 1 data for 2026 shows a 24% drop in peak concurrent viewers for the Americas and a greater than 20% reduction in total watch time across both Americas and EMEA circuits.
The Pacific circuit bucked the downward trend, recording over 20 million hours watched and a peak of 553,883 viewers during its grand final.
The Pacific region's viewership surge was driven by strong engagement in Thailand and the influence of popular co-streamers such as Tck10 and FNS.
The absence of marquee teams in the Americas and EMEA circuits is identified as a primary factor contributing to the overall decline in viewership.
Masters London, taking place from June 6–21 at the Copper Box Arena, is critical for teams competing for VCT points and qualification for Champions 2026.
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