The first-ever Valorant Mobile National Championship finals kicked off December 26 in China with four teams competing for $120,000. This milestone event marks the culmination of China’s structured national esports circuit, while global gamers anxiously await Valorant Mobile’s worldwide release expected in early 2026.
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Valorant Mobile China Finals: Tournament Details
Championship Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | First Valorant Mobile National Championship Finals |
| Prize Pool | $120,000 (finals only) / $418,000 (full circuit) |
| Date | December 26, 2025 |
| Location | China (streaming on Huya, Douyu, Bilibili) |
| Teams | Four finalists including ACE PRIME CORE |
| Format | Year-End Party event (PC & Mobile combined) |
| Global Release | Expected early 2026 |
China’s Head Start Sparks Global Frustration
While China enjoys a complete esports ecosystem with structured national circuits, international players remain locked out. Countries worldwide have anxiously awaited Valorant Mobile for years and feel China is getting an unfair head-start against the competition.
A Chinese pro player claims the global server is fully ready, with Riot and Tencent allegedly waiting for National Finals results before launching worldwide. If successful, this December tournament could trigger the global rollout announcement as soon as early 2026.
ACE PRIME CORE’s Dominance
ACE PRIME CORE won the Platform Finals LAN tournament in October, defeating EDward Gaming 3–1 in Guangzhou, becoming Valorant Mobile’s first-ever LAN champions. That $40,000 prize exceeded many PC Ascension tournament payouts, signaling Riot’s serious investment in mobile esports.
The Platform Finals were one of four qualification pathways leading to December’s National Finals, supported by China’s biggest streaming platforms: Douyu, Huya, Kuaishou, Douyin, and Bilibili.
Riot’s $200 Million Investment
Riot Games announced plans to invest over 1.5 billion RMB (around $200 million) over three years to grow Valorant Mobile’s esports scene in China. This includes tournaments, talent development, and likely international expansion once the global version launches.
Some Platform Finals players were former Call of Duty Mobile pros, signaling established mobile esports talent eager to join Riot’s ecosystem. The packed audiences and energetic crowd reactions prove mobile esports fans are ready for Valorant Mobile’s competitive scene.
What’s Next for Global Players
Insiders believe the global launch will be early 2026, with leaks indicating Riot has huge plans for the game’s esports ecosystem once it releases internationally. The December National Finals serve as the final proving ground before Riot commits to worldwide deployment.
It will be fascinating seeing how other countries’ top teams compete against China’s established talent pool once the global version finally arrives.
FAQs
When will Valorant Mobile release globally?
Expected early 2026 based on insider reports, potentially announced right after China’s December 2025 National Finals conclude successfully.
Why is Valorant Mobile only available in China?
Riot is testing the esports ecosystem and gameplay balance in China first before committing resources to a full global infrastructure rollout.
