Riot Games brought the VALORANT Champions Tour to Los Angeles for 2023, and the official merch collection leaned into the city’s culture with a basketball jersey as its centerpiece — a nod to LA’s deep basketball heritage (Lakers, Clippers) adapted for esports.
The Collection
The Champions LA merch collection featured:
- VALORANT Champions 2023 Basketball Jersey — the signature piece, combining VCT Champions branding with a basketball jersey silhouette that felt perfectly at home in the City of Angels
- VALORANT Champions 2023 Coach Jacket — a varsity-style outerwear piece
- VALORANT Champions 2023 XL accessories — oversized items and event-exclusive pieces
- Event-specific items — available only at the LA venue
The basketball jersey format was a creative choice that differentiated the LA Champions merch from the standard competition jerseys that teams wore. By choosing a sport deeply associated with the host city, Riot Games created a location-specific product that captured a moment in time.
Champions Merch Tradition
The LA collection established a pattern that Riot would continue with subsequent Champions events:
| Year | Location | Signature Piece |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Los Angeles | Basketball Jersey |
| 2024 | Seoul | Champions Edition team jerseys |
| 2025 | Paris | Racing Jacket + FRGMT capsule |
| 2026 | Santiago | ”Grita Con El Alma” windbreaker |
Each collection adapts to its host city’s culture, creating unique merchandise that captures the spirit of each location.
The Event
VCT Champions 2023 was won by Evil Geniuses, making it a historic event for North American Valorant. The LA venue provided an electric atmosphere, and the merch collection served as a tangible souvenir for fans who attended.
More VCT Coverage
- VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 Official Merch Collection
- VALORANT Champions 2025 Official Jersey by Riot Games
- VALORANT x fragment Design FRGMT Collection
- VALORANT Masters Santiago Merch Collection
Where to Buy
The VCT Champions 2023 LA merch was a limited event collection. Some items may be available through secondary markets.
