VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems: How to Enter and What You Can Win

VALORANT Champions Shanghai 2026 is heading into its most intense stretch, and that means Playoffs Pick’Ems are officially open. Riot Games confirmed the new prediction window opened October 4, right after the Draw Show locked in the Playoffs matchups. Fans now have a short window to lock in their picks before the bracket kicks off.

Where Can I Do Pick ‘Ems for the Champions 2026 Playoffs?

Pick’Ems are available in three places this year. Players can submit picks directly in the VALORANT client, through Riot Mobile for the first time ever, or on the official VALORANT Esports site at valorantesports.com/pickems. No matter which option you choose, your picks count toward the same leaderboard.

When Do Playoffs Pick’Ems Lock?

VALORANT Champions 2026 Playoffs Pick’Ems close on October 7 at roughly 2:10 AM PT, just 10 minutes after the first Playoffs match begins. Once that window closes, picks are locked for good, so there’s no changing your mind once the bracket action starts. Missing the deadline means missing out on points for this stage entirely.

How to Complete Pick’Ems in the VALORANT Client

Here’s a simple walkthrough for making your picks directly in game:

• Launch VALORANT and log into your account
• Open the Esports tab from the main menu
• Select the Champions Shanghai Playoffs Pick’Ems tile once it appears
• Review the confirmed bracket from the Draw Show results
• Predict match winners for each Playoffs matchup, working through the bracket round by round
• Submit your picks before the October 7 deadline
• Double check your selections, since picks lock automatically once the first match begins

Can I Change My VALORANT Pick’Ems Selections?

Yes! You can change your selections whenever you want by heading back into the client before the October 7 deadline.

Playoffs Pick’Ems Rewards

Riot’s Pick’Ems rewards are cumulative, meaning a higher finish on the leaderboard also includes every reward below it. Here’s the full list:

• Calculated Title: earned simply for completing your picks
• Stone of Heaven Gun Buddy: awarded for placing in the Top 50% of the leaderboard
• Pick’Ems Master: Stone of Heaven Gun Buddy: a golden variant awarded for placing in the Top 20%
• 100% Title: reserved for players who predict every single result correctly across both Groups and Playoffs

Since both Groups and Playoffs points combine for final leaderboard standing, Playoffs picks matter even if your Groups predictions didn’t go perfectly.

Why Are Pick’Ems Worth It?

Pick’Ems give fans an easy way to stay engaged with Champions Shanghai beyond just watching matches. The process takes just a few minutes, and the rewards are completely free. Getting a perfect run earns one of the rarest titles in the game. Why miss out on that chance? With the Playoffs bracket now locked in and the clock ticking toward October 7, now is the time to lock in your predictions before the deadline passes.