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Premier: change history

6 changes across 4 patches (Apr 28, 2026 to Aug 18, 2026), newest first. Nerf Radar tracks the 10 most recent official updates for VALORANT, back to Apr 28, 2026.
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  1. VALORANT Patch 13.04Adjust 2Official notes ↗
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    Premier Stage V26A5 starts on August 18 and runs five weeks instead of the usual seven; teams with a Premier Score of at least 450 qualify for Playoffs on September 20.
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    This Stage will run for five weeks of matches instead of the usual seven.
    • Welcome to Stage V26A5! Matches start on August 18.
    • Teams with a Premier Score of at least 450 qualify for Playoffs on September 20.
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    Contender and Invite Division Playoffs are played over two days: the first round on September 19 and the finals on September 20.
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    Playoffs will be played across two days! The first round of Playoffs will be on September 19. Teams that advance from the first round return on September 20 for the finals.
  2. VALORANT Patch 13.00Adjust 1Official notes ↗
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    Premier Stage V26A4 starts on July 1; teams with a Premier Score of at least 600 qualify for Playoffs on August 16, and Contender and Invite Playoffs run over two days (August 15 and 16).
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    Teams with a Premier Score of at least 600 qualify for Playoffs on August 16.
    • Welcome to Stage V26A4! Matches start on July 1.
    • Playoffs will be played across two days! The first round of Playoffs will be on August 15. Teams that advance from the first round return on August 16 for the finals.
  3. VALORANT Patch 12.11Adjust 1Fix 1Official notes ↗
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    Added clearer error messaging in the Create Team flow when a name and tag are already taken.
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    Added clearer error messaging during the 'Create Team' flow when a name and tag is already taken.
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    Fixed a bug where Premier team tags would not show up in the Buy menu during pre-round phase.
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    Fixed a bug where Premier team tags would not show up in the Buy menu during pre-round phase.
  4. VALORANT Patch 12.08Adjust 1Official notes ↗
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    Premier returns with Stage V26A3, starting May 6; Contender and Invite Divisions get only 6 weeks of matches (Saturdays, May 9 to June 13), and their playoffs now run across multiple days, starting June 20 with the next matchups on June 21.
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    Welcome to Stage V26A3! Matches start on May 6.
    • There are only 6 weeks of matches this stage – the matches are still each Saturday from May 9 - June 13.
    • The first round of playoffs takes place on June 20.
    • Teams that advance from the first round return on June 21 for their next matchup.

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