Valorant Night Market 2026: Dates, How It Works, and Tips

Valorant’s most recent Season 2026 Night Market just wrapped up on April 16, 2026, but it’s such an important event for collectors and anyone who’s on the hunt for specific items that it’s always a relevant topic to consider when the next one is expected to roll around. Here’s everything you need to know about Valorant’s Night Market, including the schedule for the next one.

Valorant Night Market 2026 Dates

Each Act, since Episode 1 Act 3 back in December 2020, has featured a Night Market. Riot has kept to this schedule so far up to this year’s first quarter, with the last one having concluded recently. But if you’re looking for a specific item, it’s best to wait for it to come around again.

Below is the schedule of Night Market so far this year so far.

How the Valorant Night Market Works

Whenever Night Market is active, you’ll see a prompt on the left side of your game’s main menu the first time you log in. For subsequent log-ins, you’ll see a tarot card icon at the top right of your game screen, one near the store tab.

Upon clicking the tarot card icon, you’ll be shown six face-down cards, all waiting to be flipped. These are six random weapon skins at discounted prices. With discount rates going from 10% up to 49%, there’s a real opportunity to land a great deal, but only if the gods of RNG smile upon you.

Since there are no refreshes or rerolls, it takes real luck to land the item you want. It’s a good thing Night Market is a recurring event, because expecting to land your choice item the first time is downright insane.

Which Skins Are Included in the Night Market?

There are many Valorant skins you can get from Night Market, but it’s worth noting that there are some exclusions. Here are the rules that define which items are included.

Eligible Skins

●       Select Edition (875 VP)

●       Deluxe Edition (1,275 VP)

●       Premium Edition (1,775 VP)

●       Most knife skins are tied to these tiers (below 3,550 VP)

Excluded Valorant Night Market Skins

●       Ultra edition skins (Spectrum, ChronoVoid)

●       Exclusive Edition skins (Champion bundles, tournament skins)

●       Battle Pass skins and Agent Gear

●       Melee Weapons priced 4,350 VP or above

●       Any skin released within the last two Acts

Tips to Get the Most Out of Night Market

1. Have your Valorant Points ready. It’s better to have the VP on hand in case of a potential purchase, rather than scrambling to scrape it together on the spot. If you need a top-up, Valorant gift cards are available on igitems.

2. Don’t buy on impulse. Night Markets last three weeks, so there’s no need to rush through your purchases. Think about whether you really want it before committing.

3. Focus on Premium-tier skins. These are the best value items available in Night Market, with the highest base price among eligible items. With a 40% discount, you save 710 VP compared to saving 350 VP from a base 875 VP item.

4. Check what you already own. The game won’t offer skins you already own, but knowing what else you have helps you plan those purchases to make the most of each buy.

5. Remember that items are random. Your friend getting Reaver Vandal at 43% off doesn't mean you’ll get the same thing. Manage your expectations to avoid getting let down hard.

What Are the Next Valorant Night Market Dates?

Valorant Night Market events aren’t announced ahead of schedule, but the dates often fall into somewhat reliable patterns. Each Act gets its own Night Market, which usually launches a few weeks into the new Act and runs for around three weeks. Estimates can be off, especially the event duration, but predictions usually land within the actual Night Market event duration.

By looking at the previous Night Market dates, the next one should arrive in late May or early June of 2026, after Act 3 begins. While waiting for the next Night Market, keep playing ranked. And if you’d rather skip the game grind, igitems offers ranked-ready Valorant accounts.