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Every Valorant Champions Bundle 2021-2026: Skins, Knives, Store Dates and Winners
Riot has sold six Champions bundles, one a year, each for a few weeks. Here is what every bundle contained, the exact store window Riot gave for it, who won that year, and what that means if you missed one.
ALVIRAN Editorial · Reviewed 2026-10-22
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Every Valorant Champions bundle at a glance
The store windows below are Riot's own: the in-game bundle descriptions in the current game files (patch 13.08, via valorant-api.com) and Riot's announcement posts. Each window is also the period in which Riot shared bundle revenue with teams, which is how Riot phrases it in the store text.
| Year | Weapon skin | Melee | In the store (Riot) | Days | Champions host and winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Champions 2021 Vandal | Karambit | 24 Nov to 12 Dec 2021 | 18 | Berlin, Acend |
| 2022 | Champions 2022 Phantom | Butterfly Knife | 23 Aug to 21 Sep 2022 | 29 | Istanbul, LOUD |
| 2023 | Champions 2023 Vandal | Kunai | 4 Aug to 29 Aug 2023 | 25 | Los Angeles, Evil Geniuses |
| 2024 | Champions 2024 Phantom | Blade | 1 Aug to 29 Aug 2024 | 28 | Seoul, EDward Gaming |
| 2025 | Champions 2025 Vandal | Butterfly Knife | 4 Sep to 9 Oct 2025 | 35 | Paris, NRG |
| 2026 | Champions 2026 Phantom | Fan | 22 Sep to 20 Oct 2026 | 28 | Shanghai, LOUD |
End dates are Riot's stated end of sale. Riot's 2022 and 2023 posts give 2 PM Pacific time as the cut-off, so in Europe the bundle left the store late that evening and in East Asia the next morning. Riot's YouTube trailer for 2024 says the bundle hit the shop on 1 August 2024; the store text runs to 29 August.
What each Champions bundle contained
Every bundle pairs one rifle with one melee and adds accessories. The upgrade levels come from the game files: each Champions skin has exactly one look, with no extra colour variants, and every Champions melee has a top-frag level that changes the knife when you lead the lobby.
| Year | Weapon upgrade levels | Melee upgrade levels | Accessories Riot lists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Inspect and kill effect, finisher, top-frag effect | VFX, top-frag effect | Three player cards from the Champions music video and the Champion title (Riot) |
| 2022 | Inspect and kill effect, finisher, top-frag effect | Animation, top-frag effect | Trophy Card, Buddy, Spray (Riot) |
| 2023 | Inspect and kill effect, finisher, top-frag effect | Animation, top-frag effect | Trophy Card, Buddy, Spray (Riot) |
| 2024 | Inspect and kill effect, finisher, top-frag effect | Animation, top-frag effect | Riot's trailer names the Phantom and Blade; the game files hold a Champions 2024 Buddy, Card and Spray |
| 2025 | Sound effects, inspect and kill effect, top-frag effect | Animation, top-frag effect | Trophy Flex that plays the 2025 anthem, Gun Buddy, Player Card, Spray (Riot) |
| 2026 | Sound effects, inspect and kill effect, top-frag effect | Animation, top-frag effect | Riot's trailer names the Phantom and Fan; the game files hold a Champions 2026 Buddy, Spray and two cards (Dragon and Snake) |
2025 and 2026 have no separate finisher level in the files. Riot still describes a finisher for both: the 2025 trailer says the finisher “paints the world in polished gold”, and Riot's 2025 announcement lists a Custom Finisher and a “Paint the World” finisher as features of the Vandal. Riot's 2025 trailer also mentions a dynamic kill counter.
Valorant Champions knife: every melee from Karambit to Fan
The melee is what most players remember each bundle by. Two of the six are Butterfly Knives, so always read the year: the 2022 and 2025 versions are different items in the files with different looks.
| Melee | Year | Reveal trailer (Riot) | Store window | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions 2021 Karambit | 2021 | 24 Nov 2021 | 18 days | Riot called it “the first authentic VALORANT karambit”. The only Champions melee with a VFX level. |
| Champions 2022 Butterfly Knife | 2022 | 19 Aug 2022 | 29 days | First Champions Butterfly Knife, sold with the Phantom. |
| Champions 2023 Kunai | 2023 | 29 Jul 2023 | 25 days | Sold in the weeks around Champions Los Angeles. |
| Champions 2024 Blade | 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 28 days | Sold in the weeks around Champions Seoul. |
| Champions 2025 Butterfly Knife | 2025 | 30 Aug 2025 | 35 days | Trailer title “GO FOR GOLD”. The longest Champions sale so far. |
| Champions 2026 Fan | 2026 | 16 Sep 2026 | 28 days | Trailer title “FRAG OR DIE”. The first fan melee in a Champions bundle. |
Trailer dates are the upload dates on Riot's official VALORANT YouTube channel, in Pacific time. For how these knives compare with the rest of the rifle lines, see our best Valorant Phantom skins 2026 list, which covers the three Champions Phantoms in its full table.
Valorant accounts with the Champions 2021 Karambit
The first Champions melee was on sale for 18 days in 2021, and each listing names the exact Champions skins it holds.
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Champions 2026 bundle: Frag or Die
Riot's reveal trailer went up on 16 September 2026 and describes “a new Phantom and Fan Melee featuring premium flourishes and a dynamic side-swap effect”, available in your shop from 22 September. The store text in the game files gives the sale as 22 September to 20 October 2026, with a portion of proceeds going to VCT Partner teams.
Phantom
Four levels in the files: base, sound effects, inspect and kill effect, top-frag effect. No colour variants.
Fan
Three levels: base, animation, top-frag effect. Riot calls the gimmick a dynamic side-swap effect, tied to which side you play.
Event
Champions Shanghai ran from 24 September to 18 October 2026, with the grand finals at the Mercedes-Benz Arena (Riot).
Winner
LOUD beat Team Vitality 3-1 in the grand final on 18 October, LOUD's second title after 2022.
Riot did not publish a VP price for the 2026 bundle on its own pages, and the same is true for every earlier year. Press estimates differed by outlet and region, so we do not print one. As of 22 October 2026 the sale window has closed.
Valorant accounts with the Champions 2024 Blade
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Do Valorant Champions bundles come back?
Riot has said no, every year, in the same words. The 2021, 2022 and 2023 posts and the 2021 and 2023 store texts all say the items “won't return to the Store or Night Market”. Riot's price tier support page says the same about limited-time skin lines in general: once they are gone, they do not come back to the rotating store or the Night Market.
| Year | Return to store | Who got the money (Riot's wording) |
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| 2021 | Won't return to the Store or Night.Market | 50 % of revenue split equally between all Champions qualified teams |
| 2022 | Won't return to the Store or Night Market | 50 % of net proceeds to participating teams |
| 2023 | Won't return to the Store or Night Market | 50 % of net proceeds to participating teams |
| 2024 | Limited time (store text) | A portion of proceeds to VCT Partner teams |
| 2025 | Limited time leading into Champions | 50 % of net proceeds shared with VCT teams |
| 2026 | Limited time (store text) | A portion of proceeds to VCT Partner teams |
That leaves one way to own a Champions item today: an account that bought it inside the window. Riot's 2025 announcement adds that esports bundles raised more than 40 million US dollars for partnered teams in 2024. Each year the money comes from a new bundle, not from re-selling an old one.
Valorant Champions winners by year
Each bundle is tied to one event. Here is how each one ended. LOUD is the only team with two titles.
| Year | Host city | Champion | Runner-up | Grand final |
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| 2021 | Berlin | Acend | Gambit Esports | 3-2 |
| 2022 | Istanbul | LOUD | OpTic Gaming | 3-1 |
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Evil Geniuses | Paper Rex | 3-1 |
| 2024 | Seoul | EDward Gaming | Team Heretics | 3-2 |
| 2025 | Paris | NRG | Fnatic | 3-2 |
| 2026 | Shanghai | LOUD | Team Vitality | 3-1 |
Valorant account with all Champions bundles: what to check
An account with all six melees had to buy in six separate windows over five years, so full sets are rare. Whether you want one knife or the whole line, check these points on the account itself.
1. Read the year in the name
Open the Collection tab and the melee slot. The names carry the year, which matters for the two Butterfly Knives (2022 and 2025).
2. Check the levels
The weapon has four levels and the melee three. Open each skin and check which levels show as unlocked on that account.
3. Check the rifle too
Owning the melee does not prove the rifle is there as well. Look for the Vandal or Phantom of the same year next to the knife.
4. Look at the extras
Cards, buddies, sprays, the 2021 Champion title and the 2025 Flex are small, but they show the bundle was bought in full.
If you are new to account purchases, read NFA versus Full Access first. The account details you see before checkout list the Champions items by name.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Valorant Champions 2026 bundle called?
Riot's reveal trailer of 16 September 2026 is titled “FRAG OR DIE // Champions 2026 Skin Reveal Trailer”. In the game files the bundle is named Champions 2026. It contains the Champions 2026 Phantom and the Champions 2026 Fan melee.
When did the Champions 2026 bundle leave the store?
The store text gives the sale as 22 September to 20 October 2026. As of 22 October 2026 it is no longer sold.
How much does a Champions bundle cost?
Riot has not published the VP price on its announcement pages for any year. Champions skins are Exclusive tier, and Riot's price tier page says Exclusive prices vary.
Will Valorant Champions bundles return?
Riot says the items won't return to the Store or the Night Market. Riot has not announced a return for any of the six.
Which Champions bundle had the Karambit?
Champions 2021, sold from 24 November to 12 December 2021 with the Champions 2021 Vandal.
Which Champions bundles have a Butterfly Knife?
Two: Champions 2022 (with the Phantom) and Champions 2025 (with the Vandal). They are separate items.
Who won Valorant Champions 2026?
LOUD beat Team Vitality 3-1 in Shanghai on 18 October 2026. LOUD also won in 2022.
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Sources and editorial scope
Bundle names, store windows and revenue wording: the in-game bundle descriptions in the patch 13.08 files via valorant-api.com bundles; skin levels and variants via valorant-api.com weapon skins. Riot announcements: Champions 2021 items, Champions 2022, Champions 2023, Champions 2025 Collection, Champions Shanghai finals preview. Reveal trailers on Riot's VALORANT YouTube channel: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Limited-item rule: Riot's Price Tiers for Skins support page. 2026 grand final: the official VCT broadcast; earlier results as reported by Riot's broadcasts and the press. Riot does not publish bundle VP prices on these pages, so none are given. Reviewed 22 October 2026.
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