The Valorant Night Market for September 2026 starts on September 22 and runs until October 6, 2026. Riot Games confirmed the dates in an official X post. The Night Market is a limited-time in-game event where players open 6 mystery cards and buy discounted weapon skins from past bundles.
This article covers the official release time in different regions, the new skins added this round, and how to access the market once it goes live.
Valorant Night Market September 2026 Release Date and Time
Riot Games announced the Night Market dates right after the July 2026 Night Market ended. The previous market closed on July 29, 2026, marking the start of Valorant Season 2026, Act 5.
The new Night Market opens on September 22, 2026, and closes on October 6, 2026. Riot shared the news on the official Valorant X account.
Here is the official start time for different regions:
| Region | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | September 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM PDT |
| New York | September 22, 2026 | 8:00 PM EST |
| Frankfurt | September 23, 2026 | 1:00 AM CET |
| Mumbai | September 23, 2026 | 5:30 AM IST |
| Seoul, Tokyo | September 23, 2026 | 9:00 AM KST/JST |
| Sydney | September 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM AEDT |
The Night Market usually stays live for over 20 days. The cards do not refresh once revealed, so players can buy their revealed skins at a discount for as long as the event runs.
New Night Market Skins in September 2026
Three weapon skin bundles are confirmed as new additions to this Night Market:
- Solar Stride
- Reaver Bandit
- Silkleaf
These join a larger pool of past Valorant weapon skin bundles already in rotation for the Night Market. No weapon skin priced above 1,775 VP is included in the pool. Any melee weapon priced at 4,350 VP or higher is also left out.
Every player is guaranteed at least 2 premium-tier skins when they reveal their 6 cards.
How to Access the Valorant Night Market
Follow these steps once the Night Market goes live:
- Open Valorant and go to the home screen.
- Look for the card icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click the icon to see 6 mystery cards.
- Click each card to reveal a skin. The card color shows the rarity of the skin inside.
- Select the skin you want and buy it at the discounted price.
Can You Reroll Night Market Skins?
No. Once a card is revealed, the skin inside cannot be rerolled during that Night Market. There is no reset or refresh option either. Players can only choose from the 6 skins they reveal.
Can You Refund Night Market Purchases?
You can refund a Night Market purchase only if the skin falls under Riot’s official Valorant refund policy. If it does not meet the policy conditions, the purchase cannot be refunded.
Previous Valorant Night Market Dates
The Night Market has run regularly since its debut in December 2020. Recent editions include:
- July 16 to July 29, 2026 (Season 2026, Act 4)
- May 7 to May 28, 2026 (Season 2026, Act 3)
- March 26 to April 16, 2026 (Season 2026, Act 2)
- February 5 to March 2, 2026 (Season 2026, Act 1)
- December 11, 2025 to January 6, 2026 (Season 2025, Act 6)
The September 2026 Night Market follows the same pattern, arriving roughly two months after the previous one closed.
