{"id":14619,"date":"2026-02-28T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T14:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/?p=14619"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:55:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:55:27","slug":"valorant-masters-santiago-betting-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.gl\/blog\/valorant-masters-santiago-betting-predictions","title":{"rendered":"VALORANT Masters Santiago Betting Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As the dust settles over the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT)<\/a> regional Kickoff events, the first big international LAN tournament of the year is in our crosshairs. VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026<\/a> promises spectacular action as the best in the business compete for the coveted trophy and their share of a huge prize pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s leap in and discuss everything fans must know about the event, including the schedule, format, team lineup, how to watch, and our expert betting predictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong> All the VALORANT Masters Santiago outright winner odds quoted are accurate as of Feb. 23, 2026, and are subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VALORANT Masters Santiago Schedule & Format<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Running from Feb. 28 to March 16, Masters Santiago takes place live on LAN at the Espacio Riesco venue in Santiago, Chile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The action begins with a Swiss Stage (Feb. 28 to March 4), where eight teams will fight over four spots in the Playoffs Stage. All matches in the Swiss Stage are best-of-three. Teams need two wins to move onto the Playoffs Stage, while two losses result in elimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Playoffs Stage (March 6 to 15), the top four teams from the Swiss Stage join the four teams who qualified directly based on their #1 positions at the regional Kickoff events. The top-seeded teams will pick their Upper Bracket Quarterfinal opponents from the Swiss Stage teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Playoffs Stage will use a double-elimination bracket, with most matches best-of-three. Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are best-of-five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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