VALORANT Mobile Esports: First Tournament to Take Place in China with OnePlus

In a major move for mobile esports, Riot Games has officially confirmed the first-ever competitive tournament for VALORANT Mobile in China. This marks a significant step in the game's expansion into the mobile gaming market, and it comes alongside a newly announced partnership with tech giant OnePlus.    

The upcoming tournament will be powered by the OnePlus Ace 5 Supreme Edition, which has been named the official smartphone for the event. This announcement was made during a recent product launch event, where representatives from Riot Games' Chinese publishing partner Tencent and esports organization Teng Jing Sports discussed the collaboration and its impact on the mobile esports ecosystem.

Riot Games and OnePlus are working on Valorant Mobile Esports in China

According to the report by Esportsinsider, this first major mobile tournament will take place sometime in late 2025, although an exact date has yet to be revealed. It's being described as the kickoff event for the VALORANT Mobile esports scene, and it's likely to play a major role in shaping the game's competitive future, especially in the Chinese market, where mobile esports continues to dominate.

Before the larger event later this year, the same OnePlus device will also be used as the designated phone for an upcoming event in Shanghai this June, further highlighting the company's commitment to integrating its technology with top-tier esports production.

VALORANT Mobile officially entered beta testing in China in April 2025, and early feedback has been promising. Players have praised the game's faithful adaptation of the original PC title, along with its smooth controls and polished visuals.

The success of the Chinese beta is seen as an important milestone, and many now expect a global launch of VALORANT Mobile by the end of the year.

There is no doubt that China remains the largest and most competitive mobile gaming market in the world, so Riot's decision to host VALORANT Mobile's debut tournament there is a clear sign of intent. By partnering with OnePlus and tapping into the local esports infrastructure, Riot is laying a strong foundation for the game's long-term success.

As more details about the event are expected to surface in the coming months, we will keep you updated with all the details.