Best VALORANT Teams In 2026: Top Five Picks
Disclaimer: The rosters listed in our rankings are accurate as of February 4, 2026. Player transfers at all levels are expected throughout the year.
The best VALORANT teams in 2026 have not only dominated the last season at both regional and international levels, but they’ve also impressed in the early matches of the year during the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Kickoff events.
In this list, we spotlight the best teams in VALORANT, highlighting their achievements and performances from the domestic circuit right to the global stage.
Overview: Best VALORANT Teams Of 2026
To compile our list of the best VALORANT teams in 2026, we analyzed the latest Global Power Rankings, late-season Playoff results, and early-year performances, with a strong focus on each team’s win-loss record, map differential, and average opponent strength score.
| Rank | Team | Region | Roster |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRG | Americas | Ethan “Ethan” Arnold Adam “mada” Pampuch Brock “brawk” Somerhalder Logan “skuba” Jenkins Georgio “keiko” Sanassy |
| 2 | FNATIC | EMEA | Jake “Boaster” Howlett Emir “Alfajer” Ali Beder Kajetan “kaajak” Haremski Austin “crashies” Roberts Sylvain “Veqaj” Pattyn |
| 3 | Paper Rex | Pacific | Ahmad “d4v41” Khalish Rusyaidee Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto Ilya “something” Petrov Wang “Jinggg” Jing Jie Adrian “invy” Jiggs Reyes |
| 4 | G2 Esports | Americas | Trent “trent” Cairns Jacob “valyn” Batio Nathan “leaf” Orf Alexander “jawgemo” Mor Andrej “babybay” Francisty |
| 5 | DRX | Pacific | Kim “MaKo” Myeong-kwan No “free1ng” Ha-jun Song “HYUNMIN” Hyun-min Kang “BeYN” Ha-bin Ahn “Hermes” Byeong-wook |
#1. NRG
NRG leads as the best VALORANT team in 2026, following an outstanding performance in the final stretch of the previous season.
The North American squad finished in 2nd place at VCT Americas 2025 Stage 2 and Red Bull Home Ground 2025, and claimed the top spot at VALORANT Champions Paris, topping the Global Power Ranking with 1,722 points and a 16–9 record (64.0% win rate).
Despite undergoing roster changes for the 2026 season following the retirement of Sam “s0m” Oh, NRG has continued to deliver strong results in the VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff, coming close to qualifying for VALORANT Masters Santiago.
#2. FNATIC
FNATIC is among the most consistent squads in VALORANT, racking up 1,700 Global Power Ranking points, a map win-loss record of 57–36 (61.3% win rate), and an average opponent strength of 1,355 points last season.
The EMEA giants also secured three consecutive runner-up finishes in major international tournaments of 2025, including VALORANT Masters Toronto, Esports World Cup, and Champions Paris, a true testament to their tireless form.
Sylvain “Veqaj” Pattyn replaced Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov, and although FNATIC started VCT 2026: EMEA with a loss, the team has since recorded two straight wins, keeping them in contention for one of the three regional spots at Masters Santiago.
Meanwhile, Kajetan “Kaajak” Haremski continues to show why he was one of the top Duelists in VALORANT.
#3. Paper Rex
One of VCT Pacific’s strongest international contenders, Paper Rex, have firmly established themselves as a regular fixture among the best VALORANT teams of 2026.
They won the Masters Toronto and Stage 2 trophies, finishing 4th at both the Esports World Cup and Champions Paris, racking up 1,564 Global Power Ranking points in the process. With a 23–10 map record (69.7% win rate), a +26 map differential, and an opponent strength score of 1,383, Paper Rex topped the region across key metrics.
Even after the departure of Patrick “PatMen” Mendoza, the roster remains formidable, bolstered by the arrival of Adrian “invy” Reyes, who has already made an impact at the VCT 2026: Pacific Kickoff.
#4. G2 Esports
G2 Esports dominated the VCT Americas 2025 season and, while they remained strong internationally, they were unable to secure any titles, finishing 2nd, 4th, and 8th at VALORANT Masters Bangkok, Masters Toronto, and Champions Paris, respectively.
With 1,599 Global Power Ranking points, a 29–9 win-loss record (76.3% win rate), a map win margin of 69–31, and a team strength score of 1,374, G2 Esports remains one of the toughest contenders on the international stage.
The team is currently competing for one of the three qualifying spots for Masters Santiago, with Andrej “Babybay” Francisty taking on a more stable role compared to last season, when he was a substitute.
#5. DRX
DRX rounds out our best VALORANT teams list after a strong finish last season, securing 3rd place at Champions Paris. While regional results were underwhelming, the Korean squad still accumulated a respectable 1,635 points in the Global Power Ranking.
The team impressed internationally with a 20–11 win-loss record (64.5% win rate), a map win margin of 48–32, and an average opponent strength of 1,381, eliminating several top contenders.
In 2026, DRX reinforced their roster with Ahn “Hermes” Byeong-wook following the retirement of Cho “Flashback” Min-hyuk, and are currently competing in the VCT 2026: Pacific Kickoff, aiming to claim one of the three regional spots for VALORANT Masters Santiago.
FAQs
Who is the best VALORANT team in 2026?
While there’s always room for debate, NRG currently ranks at the top of the VALORANT Global Power Rankings after their VCT Champions victory, leading the field with 1,722 points.
Which region dominates the VALORANT scene?
The VCT Americas and EMEA leagues remain the strongest regions in competitive VALORANT.
Who has won the most VALORANT Champions titles?
Teams like NRG have cemented their legacy by winning the most recent Champions in Paris, joining the historical list of VALORANT Champions winners, though no single team leads overall.
What is the Global Power Ranking in VALORANT?
The Global Power Ranking is a performance index in VALORANT esports that evaluates teams using match results, win-loss consistency, and the strength of their opposition to reflect true competitive form across regions.
Where will the next VCT Masters be held?
The first major international event will be VCT Masters Santiago, held at Espacio Riesco in Santiago, Chile, from February 28 to March 15, 2026.
