Riot Games will open applications for the first VALORANT Partner Program wave on August 3, 2026. Creators will have until August 28 to apply for the program, which is designed for streamers, short-form video creators, VOD creators, and community builders.
The program will be available worldwide, although local restrictions may prevent creators in some countries from applying. Approved applicants can receive in-game perks, giveaway codes, complimentary battle passes, unlocked Agents, dedicated player support, and access to the Creator Hub.
How to apply for the VALORANT Partner Program
Applications are not open yet. Once the window begins on August 3, creators will be able to submit an application through Riot’s official Creator Hub.
Before applying, prepare the following information:
- Proof that you are at least 18 years old when you apply.
- Links to your main VALORANT content.
- A clear creator profile on services such as YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, or X.
- Examples showing that you actively create VALORANT content.
- Evidence of a real, active community rather than only a large follower count.
The application form will be available through the Creator Hub when the window goes live. Riot says the Creator Hub will also display the status of each application in real time, with further information sent to the email address supplied during the process.
What Riot is looking for
Riot’s criteria focus on three areas: genuine passion for VALORANT, a positive effect on the community, and active community engagement.
That means a large channel alone will not be enough. Applicants should show consistent content, constructive conduct across their channels, and an audience that actively interacts with their work. The program is open to smaller creators as well, provided they meet the same standards.
Riot announced the application plan through the official VALORANT announcement on July 28.
Your next chapter as a VALORANT Partner starts here.
Learn more about the program ➡️ https://t.co/TrCWwvrHvX pic.twitter.com/0WTjKzvgAa
— VALORANT (@VALORANT) July 28, 2026
What accepted creators will receive
Creators accepted into the program can receive several forms of support, including:
- Unlocked Agents.
- Giveaway codes.
- Complimentary battle passes.
- Dedicated player support for certain issues.
- Access to the Creator Hub and application-status information.
Riot has not indicated that the first application period will be the only chance to join. Further application waves are expected to follow, so creators who miss the August window may have another opportunity later.
VALORANT Partner Program application dates
- Applications open: August 3, 2026.
- Applications close: August 28, 2026.
- Application location: Riot’s Creator Hub.
Creators who want to apply should use the time before August 3 to organize their best VALORANT work, verify their profile links, and prepare clear evidence of community activity.
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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: 2020-06-02
- Publisher: Riot Games
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Age Rating:
- IGDB Rating: 71.6/100
