With the Group Stage of Valorant Champions 2026 rapidly nearing its conclusion, Global Esports and LOUD are gearing up to battle it out in the upcoming Group B decider, with the last Group B playoff spot on the line.
Here’s everything you need to know about the showdown between the two giants, including its date, time, format, venue, and where to watch.
Valorant Champions 2026 GE vs LOUD
Valorant Champions 2026 is down to its final group matches in Shanghai, and India’s Global Esports are potentially one series away from a playoff place on their first appearance at the grand event.
Standing in their way is LOUD, the 2022 world champions. Both teams dropped into the decider from the Group B winners’ bracket. GE lost 1-2 to Vitality in a close opener, then swept EDward Gaming 2-0 in the elimination match. LOUD beat EDG 2-0 in their opener, but were swept 2-0 by Vitality in the winners’ match.
Vitality has already secured the first Group B playoff berth at the Valorant Champions 2026. The winner of GE vs LOUD takes the second, while the loser is eliminated from the event.
Valorant Champions 2026 GE vs LOUD Date, Time, and Match Details
Here are all the match details for the upcoming Global Esports vs LOUD Group B Decider game.
- Format: Best-of-three
- Date: October 4, 2026
- Time: 5:00 AM EDT (2:00 AM PDT / 11:00 AM CEST / 2:30 PM IST)
- Venue: Jing’an Sports Center, Shanghai
Where to Watch GE vs LOUD at Valorant Champions 2026
Valorant fans can catch all the Champions 2026 match streams live on the official Valorant Twitch and YouTube channels. The broadcasts for the event are available to watch in several languages alongside English, and creator co-streams give fans more regional options.
Viewers who link their Twitch and Riot accounts can also pick up the event’s watch rewards and drops.
Valorant Champions 2026 runs from September 24 to October 18 in Shanghai, with 16 teams competing for a $2.25 million USD prize pool.
