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VALORANT Champions 2026 is in Shanghai from 24 September to 18 October 2026. Finals weekend is 16–18 October at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Pudong. Earlier matches are at Jing'an Sports Center. Tickets are real-name. If you buy from outside mainland China, buy with your passport. Each ticket is linked to one person's ID. Check that the name and passport number match your passport before you pay. Bring the same physical passport to the venue. Entry uses an ID check and facial recognition. Keep your face uncovered and easy to recognise. If your ID can't be verified or doesn't match the ticket, you won't get in. If you leave and come back in, use the same ticket and the same passport.New guide: Canton Fair — 140th phases, overseas buyer badge and invitation, getting to the Complex.A traveler on bringing film through security checks
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