Olimpic Arena Badalona, the epicentre of eSports

1 September 2026

The OLIMPIC ARENA in Badalona was this weekend the setting for one of the biggest international eSports events: the VCT EMEA VALORANT Grand Final, organised by Riot Games. For the first time, the European finals left Berlin and moved to Badalona, bringing together thousands of fans for an event that turned the venue into the epicentre of the VALORANT universe.

VCT EMEA VALORANT Finals at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona

Karmine Corp and Team Liquid faced each other in a highly intense final that, after four maps, crowned the French team champions of the European league. With this victory, Karmine Corp qualifies as the first team for the VALORANT Champions, the World Championship that will take place in Shanghai.

VCT EMEA VALORANT Finals winners at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona

Throughout the weekend, the OLIMPIC ARENA hosted both the Fan Fest activations and experiences and the competition in the main arena, offering fans a complete experience around the world of eSports.

VCT EMEA VALORANT Finals Fan Fest at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona

The Grand Final also featured a performance by Mushkaa, who performed her version of “Villain (Take a Shot)” live for the first time, adding a musical highlight to a historic day.

Mushkaa performing at the Olimpic Arena for the VCT EMEA VALORANT Finals

A weekend that puts the OLIMPIC ARENA in Badalona on the international map of major eSports events and consolidates the venue as a space equipped to host world-class competitions and experiences.