Lock In Your Squad: Only 2 Days Remaining to Register for JioBLAST VCT 2027 South Asia Qualifiers

Riot Games has partnered with JioBLAST to organise the VCT 2027 Kickoff Open Qualifiers in South Asia, opening a route for regional VALORANT teams to compete for two places at Kickoff APAC. Registrations are now live, with the tournament scheduled to run from November 17 to 29, 2026.

The collaboration brings BLAST's international esports experience into Riot Games' competitive ecosystem through JioBLAST, its joint venture with RISE Worldwide Limited. The tournament will form part of the season-opening pathway for the 2027 VALORANT Champions Tour, giving both emerging and established teams an opportunity to compete for international qualification.

JioBLAST CEO Charlie Cowdrey said the partnership reflects the organisation's commitment to strengthening South Asia's competitive ecosystem and creating opportunities for emerging talent.

"It is a great sign to see BLAST's global relationship with Riot Games extending to India through JioBLAST," Cowdrey added, highlighting the opportunity for regional teams to compete and progress towards the global stage.

Anushka Bhatnagar, Publishing Lead for Riot Games India and South Asia, described the VCT 2027 competitive format as an important step towards making VALORANT esports more accessible. She added that the partnership would create meaningful opportunities for aspiring players across South Asia.

Registrations will remain open until November 13, 2026, at 12 PM IST. Participating players must hold a minimum current competitive rank of Ascendant 1 and meet Riot Games' age, residency, account and other eligibility requirements.

The Open Qualifiers will take place from November 17 to 20 in a Swiss Stage format, with the top eight teams advancing to the Playoffs. The latter will run from November 23 to 29 through a double-elimination bracket, determining South Asia's two representatives for Kickoff APAC.

Interested teams can submit their entries through the official JioBLAST registration portal. The Playoffs will be streamed on the official JioBLAST and VALORANT YouTube channels, alongside JioTV.