Valorant VCT China 2027 Teams: FPX Out in Roster Shakeup [Leak]

Riot Games has reportedly selected eight permanent partner organizations for the VALORANT Champions Tour China 2027 and 2028 competitive seasons, promoting Weibo Gaming and Xi Lai Gaming while surprisingly excluding established global contender FunPlus Phoenix. According to verified reports from TalkEsport, the eight chosen teams slated to hold locked partnership slots include reigning international champions EDward Gaming, JD Gaming, Bilibili Gaming, TYLOO, All Gamers, Trace Esports, Xi Lai Gaming, and Weibo Gaming. In contrast, prominent franchised contenders FunPlus Phoenix, Nova Esports, Titan Esports Club, and Wolves Esports are projected to miss the cut. While Riot Games has yet to publish official confirmation regarding the upcoming cycle, industry insiders indicate that regional viewership retention and long-term financial viability heavily influenced the committee's selection. FunPlus Phoenix's potential demotion sends shockwaves through the circuit, given their regular international appearances at Masters events. The structural shakeup mirrors high-stakes corporate recalibrations across modern competitive ecosystems, much like how the [Ubisoft Layoffs 2026: Redlynx Closed & Singapore Cut [Confirmed]](/news/ubisoft-layoffs-redlynx-closed-singapore-cuts) signaled organizational tightening across gaming divisions. For teams relegated to tier-two Ascension tournaments, qualification remains the sole, grueling pathway to reclaim elite tier-one international prestige.