Next VALORANT Night Market 2026: Dates, Status and Skins
The VALORANT Night Market is one of the most searched store events because it can turn six random skins into real discounts. Here is the current 2026 status, the latest confirmed windows, the Act 4 watch period and what to check before spending VP.
When is the next VALORANT Night Market?
As of July 4, 2026, Riot has not confirmed the next VALORANT Night Market date. The event is worth watching during July or August 2026 because V26 Act 4 is live, but that is a watch window, not a confirmed start date.
The latest tracked 2026 Night Market ran from May 7 to May 28, 2026. Earlier 2026 windows were February 5 to March 2 and March 26 to April 16. The expected June return did not become a confirmed live market by early July, so any exact July date should be treated carefully unless Riot or the client confirms it.
Night Market is not confirmed live at the time of this update. Check the VALORANT client first; the in-game event icon and timer beat every prediction.
VALORANT Night Market 2026 dates so far
Night Market does not have a public year-long calendar. The useful split is confirmed past windows versus the next period to watch. This keeps you from treating speculation as a real Riot announcement.
| Date window | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| February 5 to March 2, 2026 | Past | Season 2026 Act 1 Night Market window. |
| March 26 to April 16, 2026 | Past | Season 2026 Act 2 Night Market window. |
| May 7 to May 28, 2026 | Past | Most recent tracked 2026 Night Market. |
| July or August 2026 | Watch window | Reasonable Act 4 period to monitor, but not confirmed by Riot as of July 4. |
| August 19, 2026 | Act 4 end | Season 2026 Act 4 is listed through August 19, so a market before then is plausible but not guaranteed. |
The safest way to read this: there is no confirmed active market today, but Act 4 still has room for one. If a fixed date appears, update this section first.
How to confirm if Night Market is live
The VALORANT client is the final source. When Night Market is active, you normally see the card-style event icon near the store area. Clicking it reveals six personal offers and the timer for that event window.
Your offers are tied to the current event window. Write down the deadline before deciding.
The event may simply not be live. Restart the client once, then wait for Riot or the in-game timer.
Do not log into random third-party pages that claim they can check your Night Market. There is no reason to share Riot login details just to see whether an event is live.
Which skins can appear in Night Market?
The official VALORANT wiki lists Night Market as a periodic store extension that gives each player six random discounted weapon-skin offers. Eligible skins are generally Select, Deluxe and Premium weapon skins, plus many knife skins tied to those tiers.
Skins must also be old enough to qualify. The wiki states that eligible skins need to have been released in the store at least two Acts before the Night Market opens. Patch 13.00 updated the pool with eligible skins from Season 2026 Act 2, including Jellybeam.
| Skin type | Night Market expectation | Buyer note |
|---|---|---|
| Select / Deluxe / Premium | Can appear if eligible and old enough | Most realistic source of useful offers. |
| Eligible knives | Many can appear, with price restrictions | Great if you actually like the knife, not just the discount. |
| Battle Pass skins | Excluded | Do not wait for old Battle Pass skins here. |
| Gear skins | Excluded | Not part of the normal Night Market pool. |
| Exclusive / Ultra | Usually excluded unless specifically allowed | Do not expect every rare bundle to show up. |
Discounts, rerolls and offer limits
Night Market offers are personal. You reveal six cards, and those offers stay locked to that event window. The official VALORANT wiki lists random discounts from 10% to 49%.
Should you buy from Night Market?
A discount only matters if the skin improves your account. A 40% discount on a weapon you never use is weaker than a smaller discount on a Vandal, Phantom, Sheriff, Operator or knife you actually wanted before the sale.
If you would not want the skin at normal price, do not let the sale timer make the decision for you.
Night Market vs daily store rotation
Night Market and the daily store are not the same thing. The daily store rotates regular offers. Night Market is a limited event with discounted personal offers. Mixing those two topics is why many guides become confusing.
For the full daily shop mechanics, read our VALORANT store rotation guide. For returning bundles, read the VALORANT bundle return guide. This page stays focused on Night Market dates, live status and buying decisions.
How Night Market affects account value
Night Market can improve an account if it adds a useful rifle, sidearm or melee skin at a real discount. It does not replace the bigger account checks: region, clean access, ranked state, agent pool and existing inventory.
If you compare VALORANT accounts, look at the whole setup. A single Night Market pull is temporary. A clean account with the right region, useful skins and stable access stays valuable after the event ends.
Where the dates and rules come from
This article uses the official VALORANT wiki for Night Market mechanics and past windows, Riot’s Patch 13.00 context for Act 4, and PCGamesN’s July 2 schedule tracking for the current closed status and July/August watch window.
VALORANT Night Market FAQ
When is the next VALORANT Night Market in 2026?
As of July 4, 2026, Riot has not confirmed the next date. July or August 2026 is the current watch window, but not a confirmed start date.
Is VALORANT Night Market live right now?
It is not confirmed live at the time of this update. Open the VALORANT client and check for the Night Market card icon near the store area.
What were the latest 2026 Night Market dates?
The latest tracked 2026 window ran from May 7 to May 28. Earlier 2026 windows ran February 5 to March 2 and March 26 to April 16.
Can you reroll VALORANT Night Market offers?
No normal reroll is available. Once your six offers are revealed, they stay locked for that event window.
What discounts can Night Market show?
The official VALORANT wiki lists random discounts from 10% to 49%.
Which skins cannot appear in Night Market?
Battle Pass skins, Gear skins, very new skins, and most Exclusive or Ultra skins are excluded from the normal Night Market pool.
Ready to own your next account?
Compare VALORANT accounts by region, rank, skins, agents and clean access before you commit. A good account should still make sense after the Night Market timer ends.