VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule

Riot Games Have Finally Revealed the VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule & Playoff Dates

Kazi Mohasin

Modified - Jun 27, 2026, 09:56 AM

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Summary

Riot Games has revealed the full VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule, including weekly maps and playoff dates.
Stage V26A4 features a seven-week map rotation from Split to Breeze before the Playoffs.
Teams must earn Premier Score through weekly victories to qualify for the VALORANT Premier Stage V26A4 Playoffs.

Riot Games has officially disclosed the VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule, which marks the start of another competitive season for pro teams. Moreover, it is important to note that Premier is the official method transitioning from ranked games to the professional level. Compared to previous Premier stages, the VALORANT Act 4 Premier Schedule becomes more difficult, with Summit joining the map pool.

Premier Format and Qualification

VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule (Image via Riot Games)

Teams need to register before the ratings are locked in. Depending on their skill rating, they are divided among different leagues. Weekly wins help teams earn points that make up the Premier Score. They determine who qualifies for the Playoffs. Being unable to play the matches might put the teams behind others who have completed all seven games.

Those interested in VALORANT's S26A4 Battle Pass can check out our separate coverage.

VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule: Weekly Map Rotation

The Premier Stage Schedule VALORANT follows a fixed map rotation throughout the stage:

Week 1 (Split): July 1–5
Week 2 (Sunset): July 8–12
Week 3 (Ascent): July 15–19
Week 4 (Summit): July 22–26
Week 5 (Lotus): July 29–August 2
Week 6 (Haven): August 5–9
Week 7 (Breeze): August 12–15
Playoffs: August 16

Split requires coordinated play at the site, while Sunset needs aggressive play at the mid-point. Ascent requires the use of utilities, and Summit offers new techniques. Lotus requires versatile rotations, Haven demands good setup of defenses at three sites, and Breeze focuses on long-range aiming and map control.

Preparing for the Playoffs

Teams qualified for the Playoffs will face off on August 16th; even one blunder may see a whole stage getting lost. Team communication, coordination of utilities, and map knowledge matter more than individual skill mechanics with the VALORANT PREMIER Stage V26A4 Schedule revealed.

As for cosmetics, the new VALORANT Blackspyre Bundle becomes yet another addition.