One of the best parts of esports is calling the winner before the match even starts. In Valorant, Pick’Ems lets you lock in your best picks, and according to the prediction, you earn exclusive rewards. The rewards are limited collectibles, and only a small percentage of players land a perfect bracket. Here are the Valorant Pick’Ems best picks for Masters Santiago 2026, along with how to submit your predictions and what rewards are on the line.
Valorant Pick’Ems Best Picks and Prediction for Masters Santiago 2026
Picking the best teams can be quite difficult when almost every Valorant Masters Santiago 2026 team climbed through tough lower brackets. While the top seeds are always the favorites as they already start from the playoffs, their power rankings in the VCT 2026 roadmap are not quite there yet. Below are our best Valorant Pick’Ems picks you can go for:
Swiss Stage Pick’Ems
As we mentioned before, almost every team from the Valorant Kickoff who entered the Swiss Stage of Masters did not have a perfect route to the tournament. Despite that, there are some teams that have better matchups against others. Especially teams like Paper Rex, Gentle Mates, and NRG are exceptional when it comes to crucial tournament stages.
With that said, here are our Valorant Pick’Ems best picks and predictions for the Masters Santiago 2026 Swiss Stage:
- PRX (Undefeated)
- M8
- T1
- NRG
Playoffs Pick’Ems
The playoff predictions will start after the group stage is over. We will add the predictions for the playoffs after the brackets are drawn.
How to Make Pick’Ems in Valorant
There are two ways you can predict your brackets in Valorant Pick’Ems. Here are both the methods:
Valorant Client
If you have Valorant installed, you can do the predictions from within the in-game options. Here is how to do it:
- Launch Valorant and go to the Esports tab (beside Collection).
- Click the Pick’Ems tab and click on Get Started.
- Select the Make Picks option and click the toggles.
- The first team you pick will give extra points if they advance Undefeated (2-0).
Website/ Riot Client
If you don’t have Valorant installed, you can do the predictions from the esports website or the Riot Client. Here is how to do it:
- Launch Riot Client or go to the Valorant Esports site.
- Click Pick’Ems from the top menu and select Make Picks.
- From the menu, click the toggle buttons and pick the teams.
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Valorant Pick’Ems Start and End Dates
Now that you know how to predict the brackets, make sure you do it within the deadlines. Here are the important start and end timings for Valorant Pick’Ems Masters Santiago 2026:
StageOpensLocksSwiss Stage Pick’EmsFebruary 19 at 9:00 AM PTFebruary 28 at 10:00 AM PT (start of Groups)Playoffs Pick’EmsMarch 4 after draw (around 4:00 PM PT)March 6 at 10:00 AM PT (start of Playoffs)
All Valorant Pick’Ems Rewards for Masters Santiago 2026
Now comes the reason why you would participate in Valorant Pick’Ems. Well, apart from the fun of predicting your favorite team to win, you get multiple rewards based on how far your predictions go right. With that said, here are the rewards for Masters Santiago 2026 Valorant Pick’Ems best picks:
- Top 50% of eligible participants: Get the “¡Rico, po!” buddy
- Top 20% of eligible participants: Get the “¡Rico, po!” golden buddy
- Perfect Picks (100% correct picks): Earn the ultra-rare “100%” title
- All eligible participants: Receive the “Cachando todo” title just for making your first picks
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These are all our Valorant Pick’Ems best picks for Valorant Santiago 2026. Which teams are you rooting for in the tournament? Let us know in the comments.
Can I change my Valorant Pick’Ems predictions after submitting them?
Yes, you can edit your picks as many times as you want before the lock deadline. Once the stage locks, your predictions are final.
Do I need to download Valorant to participate in Pick’Ems?
No. You can submit your predictions through the Valorant client, the Riot Client, or directly on the official Valorant Esports website.
How are Pick’Ems points calculated in the Masters Santiago 2026?
Points are awarded based on how accurately you predict match outcomes, including bonus points for selecting a team to advance undefeated in the Swiss Stage.
What happens if I get a perfect bracket in Valorant Pick’Ems?
If you correctly predict every match, you earn the ultra-rare “100%” title, which is awarded only to players who achieve a flawless bracket.
Ishan Adhikary
