VALORANT Masters Santiago is the first global event of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour, and Riot is running an official “Watch & Earn” campaign that lets you unlock exclusive drops just by watching live matches and making predictions. Between February 28 and March 15, 2026, you can earn two limited‑time player titles, an event spray, and multiple Pick’Ems rewards including weapon buddies and titles tied to your predictions.
| Reward | Type | How to get it |
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| Visionario | Title | Use Shotcall to place predictions Feb 28–Mar 15. |
| Bakán | Title | Watch a live Masters Santiago match Feb 28–Mar 15. |
| ¡Barrida! | Spray | Use Shotcall to place predictions Feb 28–Mar 15. |
| “¡Rico, po!” | Buddy | Finish in top 50% of Pick’Ems players. |
| “¡Rico, po!” (golden) | Buddy | Finish in top 20% of Pick’Ems players. |
| “100%” | Title | Achieve Perfect Picks in Pick’Ems. |
| “Cachando todo” | Title | Make your first set of Masters Santiago picks. |
To get everything, you need to do three things: watch at least one live Masters Santiago match, use the Shotcall Twitch extension to place predictions, and complete Pick’Ems powered by AWS during the Swiss Stage and Playoffs windows. You do not need to attend the event in person; all rewards are tied to online broadcasts and in‑client or web Pick’Ems.
How to earn all Masters Santiago drops
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Watch a live Masters Santiago match between February 28 and March 15 on the official VALORANT Twitch or other eligible VCT broadcast.
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On desktop, enable the Shotcall Twitch extension and place live predictions during matches in that same date window.
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Open Pick’Ems powered by AWS in the VALORANT client or at valorantesports.com/pickems.
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Fill out your Swiss Stage Pick’Ems before February 28 at 10:00 AM PT.
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After the playoff bracket is drawn, complete your Playoffs Pick’Ems before March 6 at 10:00 AM PT.
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Make at least one set of picks to secure the “Cachando todo” title and aim for high accuracy to climb into the top 50% and top 20% reward tiers.
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Log back into VALORANT after the event to receive your earned titles, spray, and buddies on your Riot account if you were eligible.
All confirmed Masters Santiago Watch & Earn rewards
Riot has confirmed five in‑game rewards tied directly to Masters Santiago viewership and Pick’Ems. These items are time‑limited cosmetics themed around the Chilean event and VCT fandom.
Titles and spray from watching and Shotcall
You can earn two player titles and one spray during the event window by watching and interacting with Shotcall:
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Visionario (Title) – Use the Shotcall Twitch extension to place predictions between February 28 and March 15.
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Bakán (Title) – Tune in for a live Masters Santiago match between February 28 and March 15.
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¡Barrida! (Spray) – Use the Shotcall Twitch extension to place predictions between February 28 and March 15.
These items are part of the official Watch & Earn campaign and are not listed as returning later, so you should treat them as limited‑time drops.
Pick’Ems buddy and title rewards
Pick’Ems powered by AWS for Masters Santiago come with a separate reward track based on how well you predict match results.
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“¡Rico, po!” buddy – Granted to the top 50% of eligible Pick’Ems participants.
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“¡Rico, po!” golden buddy – Granted to the top 20% of eligible participants.
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“100%” title – Awarded for Perfect Picks (100% correct predictions across the eligible matches).
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“Cachando todo” title – Granted to all eligible participants just for making their first picks.
Once the event and Pick’Ems close, these rewards are delivered to your Riot account if you met the requirements and you’re in an eligible region.
Key dates and timing for Masters Santiago drops
Because Masters Santiago is tied to a specific tournament window, getting the timing right is just as important as watching. Your viewing and predictions only count if they happen inside the official time frames.
Event and Pick’Ems schedule
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Event viewing window: Watch live matches between February 28 and March 15 to qualify for Bakán and Shotcall‑based rewards.
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Swiss Stage Pick’Ems
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Opens: February 19 at 9:00 AM PT.
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Locks: February 28 at 10:00 AM PT with the start of groups.
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Playoffs Pick’Ems
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Opens: March 4 after the draw and schedule are posted (around 4:00 PM PT).
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Locks: March 6 at 10:00 AM PT with the start of playoffs.
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If you like to theorycraft, one practical approach is to submit safe picks early, then revisit your predictions right before each lock if you’ve been following scrims and early‑event form. That way you avoid missing the lock entirely.
How to watch VALORANT Masters Santiago for drops
You have several ways to tune into Masters Santiago, but the safest route for drops and Shotcall is the official VALORANT broadcast.
Best places to watch
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Official English stream: twitch.tv/valorant hosts the main VCT broadcast with Shotcall on desktop.
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Other official channels: Regional VALORANT Esports broadcasts listed on VALORANT’s esports site and socials may also carry drops when flagged as eligible.
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Social follow‑ups: Updates, reminders, and highlight clips are shared on @valorantesports across X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and the official news hub at valorantesports.com/news.
If you mainly watch on mobile, you can still earn watch‑based rewards like Bakán as long as your Riot account is properly linked and the broadcast is eligible. Shotcall itself, however, is specifically noted as a desktop Twitch extension.
How Shotcall works during Masters Santiago
Shotcall is a live prediction extension used on official VCT Twitch broadcasts that turns your reads into extra rewards and bragging rights.
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You’ll see Shotcall as an overlay on Twitch when watching the official VALORANT channel on desktop.
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It lets you call maps, rounds, and clutch moments in real time as Masters Santiago matches play out.
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Correct calls earn points and move you up a global leaderboard displayed inside the extension.
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Using Shotcall to place predictions between February 28 and March 15 is required for the Visionario title and ¡Barrida! spray.
In practice, this turns every close round into a mini‑game: you’re not just cheering for your favorite team, you’re also testing how well you understand their map picks and momentum swings. It’s a nice fit for players who already call plays in ranked and want to see how their game sense stacks up on the global stage.
How Pick’Ems for Masters Santiago works
Pick’Ems powered by AWS is the other half of the Watch & Earn program, focused on predicting the outcome of the entire tournament rather than single rounds.
Where to play Pick’Ems
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In‑game: Open the VALORANT client and navigate to the VCT Pick’Ems section during the open windows.
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Web: Go to valorantesports.com/pickems and log in with your Riot account.
How your points and rewards are calculated
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You earn points by predicting match winners in the Swiss Stage and Playoffs.
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More correct picks means more points and a higher ranking against other participants.
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Your final rank at the end of Masters Santiago decides whether you land in the top 50% or top 20% for the “¡Rico, po!” buddy tiers.
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Perfect Picks across all eligible matches unlock the “100%” title, which is explicitly described as ultra‑rare.
If you enjoy following international VCT throughout the year, treating Masters Santiago as your “calibration” event for Pick’Ems is a good habit. You’ll find out quickly if you tend to overrate certain regions or under‑value dark‑horse teams.
Regions and eligibility for Masters Santiago rewards
Riot lists specific region restrictions for Masters Santiago Pick’Ems and its rewards, which you should check before investing a lot of time into predictions.
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Pick’Ems is available in all regions except: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Sudan, Venezuela, Syria, China, Quebec, Myanmar, and any other region where the offer is void by local regulation.
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You need a valid Riot Account to play and receive any Pick’Ems or Watch & Earn rewards.
Even if you’re in an excluded region for Pick’Ems, you can still enjoy the event itself and follow the matches, but you won’t be able to claim those particular rewards.
