Riot Games has confirmed that the Game Changers EMEA Stage 3 grand finals will return to Istanbul, Türkiye, for the third year in a row.
The grand final of the all-women and marginalised genders Valorant tournament will take place at the ESA Esports Arena on Sunday, August 30.
The winner will qualify for the Game Changers Championship in São Paulo, Brazil, later this year.
This will take place the same weekend as the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals in Barcelona.
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What’s On at Valorant Game Changers EMEA Final?
The ESA Esports Arena will host the best-of-five grand final to determine which team qualifies for the international Championship.
Riot has also promised there will be multiple prize-winning activities on-site for fans, as well as meet and greets with creators and players.
And due to the timing with the VCT EMEA finals, the Istanbul venue will be transformed into a watch party for the event following the conclusion of the Game Changers final.
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Who is Favourite to Win Stage 3?
The last two years that Game Changers EMEA Stage 3 has been hosted in Istanbul, G2 Gozen has come out as champions.
However, G2 Gozen is trophyless so far in 2026, having finished second in Stage 1 and third in Stage 2.
So far, Game Changers EMEA has crowned two different champions, with both Gentle Mates GC and SK Nebula claiming trophies.
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