VALORANT Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary Across Europe
On the occasion of VALORANT’s fifth anniversary, Riot Play Club is hosting the event across Europe in different cities. Players from the UK, Ireland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden will now be able to partake in these celebrations from May 31 to June 18.
Riot Play Club is hosting themed parties that celebrate the growth of VALORANT. It is dedicated to nurturing and supporting communities through immersive, fan-first events.
What Can Fans Expect at the Event?
As part of the celebration, Riot Games will conduct the party in certain gaming venues and esports hubs. Participants can expect VALORANT-themed events like Pass the Parcel and piñata smashing. Specially designed Swiftplay matches highlighting different agents and maps from the game’s history will be available in this event.
Riot will also distribute cupcakes at this event in celebration of their 5th anniversary.
Most of the events are free to attend, and most will be open for walk-ins. But in some venues, like the GIANTX event in London and the WYLDE-powered celebration in Cork, Ireland, registration is required in advance.
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VALORANT 5th Anniversary Event Schedule
| Country | City | Venue | Date | Time | Notes |
| United Kingdom | London | Razer Store London | Jun-07 | 1 PM BST / 12 PM GMT | Walk-in |
| United Kingdom | London | New Meta | Jun-10 | Not specified | Walk-in |
| United Kingdom | London | Platform Shoreditch | Jun-10 | 6 PM BST / 5 PM GMT | Walk-in |
| United Kingdom | London | GIANTX London | Jun-11 | Not specified | Tickets required |
| United Kingdom | Manchester | Pixel Bar Manchester | Jun-11 | 6 PM BST / 5 PM GMT | Walk-in |
| United Kingdom | Durham | Durham University | Jun-13 | 4 PM BST / 3 PM GMT | Students only |
| United Kingdom | Warwick | Warwick Esports Centre / University of Warwick | Jun-07 | 2 PM BST / 1 PM GMT | Walk-in |
| Ireland | Cork | National Esports Centre (WYLDE) | Jun-13 | 6 PM IST / 5 PM GMT | Tickets required |
| Norway | Oslo | Eldorado | Jun-14 | 3 PM CEST / 1 PM GMT | Tickets required |
| Finland | Jyväskylä | Exen Esports | Jun-18 | 4 PM EEST / 1 PM GMT | Walk-in |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Comic Con Stockholm | May 31 – June 1 | Not specified | Walk-in |
Riot Play Club: Creating a Sustained Community
Riot Play Club aims to strengthen community ties within the VALORANT ecosystem.
Therefore, it is hosting local events to deepen community bonds within VALORANT’s ecosystem and foster player friendships. Through 1v1 competitions, map-based scavenger hunts, quizzes, and even coaching workshops, Riot seeks to round out the competition and connection aspect for players.
