LOUD Secures Second VALORANT Champions Title, Making Esports History

Brazilian esports team LOUD defeated Team Vitality 3-1 in the VALORANT Champions 2026 final, becoming the first team in VALORANT history to win two Champions titles. The event reached 1.49 million Peak Viewers, a slight increase from the previous year, solidifying VALORANT's premier annual tournament's consistent audience. LOUD received $1 million in prize money, with Roberto “erde” Lobos named tournament MVP.