VALORANT fans traveling to Barcelona for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Finals will have a free community event to visit from Aug. 28 through Aug. 30, 2026. The Barcelona Fan Fest will bring team booths, creator meet-and-greets, playable challenges, giveaways, and community competitions to the area around the Olímpic Arena in Badalona.
A Finals ticket will not be required for Fan Fest entry. Most of the festival will be open to visitors aged 16 and older, while Fan Fest B Site will welcome guests of all ages. The Concourse area inside the arena will remain limited to Finals ticket holders.
VCT EMEA Barcelona Fan Fest hours
- Friday, Aug. 28: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. CEST
- Saturday, Aug. 29: noon to 8 p.m. CEST
- Sunday, Aug. 30: noon to 8 p.m. CEST
Location, entrances, and transport
The main Fan Fest entrance will be on Carrer de Pau Claris. Fan Fest A Site will sit near the rear entrance of the Olímpic Arena, while B Site will be next to the front entrance on Carrer de Ponent. The venue is about 30 minutes from central Barcelona by public transport.
Visitors can reach the area using the following routes:
- Metro Lines 2 and 10 North
- Trambesòs tram to Gorg stop
- Bus H10 to Alfons XIII — Josep M. de Sagarra
- R1 commuter rail to Badalona
Backpacks and small bags will be allowed up to 25L, roughly the size of an A4 sheet. Guests may also bring small amounts of food and non-alcoholic drinks. Free water refill stations will be available, but alcohol will not be permitted or sold inside the Fan Fest or arena.
Creators, teams, and community matches
The Razer-sponsored meet-and-greet area will feature talent from across the EMEA VALORANT ecosystem. The final creator lineup will be announced later through VCT EMEA’s social channels.
Team booths will feature activities, merchandise, photo opportunities, giveaways, and the chance to challenge a pro player in a 1v1 match. The confirmed teams are:
- FUT Esports
- Fnatic
- Gentle Mates
- Team Heretics, in collaboration with AORUS Gigabyte
- Team Vitality
Teams that qualify for the Finals may also appear at the Fan Fest, although their participation will not be confirmed until closer to the event.
Artist Alley will showcase community-created artwork inspired by VALORANT, with merchandise from participating artists available for purchase.
The gaming area will feature 1v1 Duels, 3v3 Retake, and 5v5 Swift Play. Completing challenges will also let visitors earn stamps for the KitKat mission booklet. Fan five-stacks will be able to play 5v5 Swift Play on Friday and Sunday.
On Saturday, Aug. 29, the 5v5 area will become a Circuito Tormenta tour stop, where the Kings of Barcelona will be crowned. Visitors can earn a Circuito Tormenta Arena stamp by taking part in the new 3v3 Retake mode.
Fan activities and partner spaces
Several themed activities and photo spots will be spread across the festival:
- Wingman’s Destination: a Barcelona-inspired pixel-art mini-game in which Wingman dodges obstacles while racing toward the VCT EMEA trophy.
- DIY Trencadís: a MOSAICCOS-hosted workshop where fans can create a VALORANT-inspired 6 x 6 cm magnet using Barcelona’s traditional mosaic style.
- The Range: a shooting challenge that asks players to throw VCT EMEA-branded balls at robot heads, with daily prizes for the top performer.
- Defuse the Spike: a timing challenge that requires players to press a button exactly seven seconds into the countdown.
- VCT EMEA photo opportunity: a photo spot near the entrance featuring Wingman, the trophy, and the VCT EMEA logo.
Partner areas will include a KitKat lounge with beanbag chairs and arcade machines, an OMODA car display, Sony INZONE gaming gear developed with Fnatic, and an Express VPN booth.
Fan Fest B Site will also have food trucks, seating, and a giant VCT EMEA sign for photos. Since it is the only all-ages area, it will be the most suitable spot for groups that include younger visitors.
Leaving and re-entering the arena
Guests can leave and return, but they will need to exit the Fan Fest and re-enter through the arena entrance.
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Valorant
Developed by Riot Games
Valorant is a character-based 5v5 tactical shooter set on the global stage. Outwit, outplay, and outshine your competition with tactical abilities, precise gunplay, and adaptive teamwork.
- Genre Shooter, Tactical
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
- Perspective First person
- Modes Multiplayer
- Release June 2, 2020
- Publisher Riot Games
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