Welcome, Radiants! VALORANT redeem codes occasionally unlock free player cards, sprays, titles, gun buddies, and other cosmetic rewards. Riot does not release universal public codes on a fixed schedule. New codes most often appear during Pride celebrations, story campaigns, community challenges, esports promotions, merchandise offers, and limited partner events.
The codes below were checked against Riot’s official 2026 announcements and the latest VALORANT news available on September 30, 2026. Riot has not published a current public status or expiration date for every promotional code, so codes with conflicting recent reports are clearly marked rather than presented as confirmed active rewards. Use Riot’s official redemption page to check the final result for your account.
VALORANT Codes to Check (October 2026)
No newer universal public VALORANT redeem code was found in Riot’s official news feed through September 30. The main code still being reported as usable is CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA, which unlocks the For Retribution player card. Its current status is not confirmed by Riot, so it should be treated as an unconfirmed code and checked directly on Riot’s official redemption page.
| Code | Reward | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA |
“For Retribution” player card | Unconfirmed; recent third-party sources report it as working, but Riot has not announced a current expiration date |
Riot released the For Retribution player card code in February 2026, and its official public announcement did not include an expiration date. Recent code lists do not fully agree on its current status, so redeem it through Riot’s official page to see whether it is accepted on your account.
Is CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA Still Active?
CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA was released in February 2026 for the For Retribution player card. Riot did not publish a public expiration date for the code. Recent third-party code pages still report successful use, while other sources list it as expired or unavailable.
Because Riot has not published a live status for this code, its current availability remains unconfirmed. It is listed above as a code worth checking, not as a guaranteed active reward. Use Riot’s official redemption page for the final result.
Expired VALORANT Codes
The following public codes belong to earlier Pride campaigns, community challenges, and other past promotions. The 2026 Pride codes were officially released by Riot on June 1, but recent sources now report them as expired or no longer redeemable. Riot has not published a formal expiration notice for these three 2026 codes, so their current status is described conservatively below.
CC-VAL26-HOLDN-SPACE– “Holding Space” player title; recently reported expired, with no official Riot expiration noticeCC-VAL26-ALLUV-SPRAY– “All Love” Pride Wingman spray; recently reported expired, with no official Riot expiration noticeCC-VAL26-PLAYR-CARDS– Eight Pride player cards: Sherbet, Galactic, Sunset, Mint, Rainbow, Twilight, Primary, and Cotton Candy; recently reported expired, with no official Riot expiration noticeCC-VAL25-FLYBY-BUDDY– Flyby Hug gun buddy; expired June 30, 2025CC-VAL25-ATE25-TITLE– “Ate” title; expired June 30, 2025CC-VAL25-PLAYR-CARDS– Eight Pride player cards; expired June 30, 2025CC-VAL24-PLAYR-CARDS– Eight Pride player cards; expired June 25, 2024CC-VAL24-HEART-BUDDY– Tactibear gun buddy; expired June 25, 2024CC-VAL24-BETTR-2GTHR– “Better Together” title; expired June 25, 2024CC-VLRNT-CCHAL-00002– Not a Peep and VERSUS // Deadlock + Gekko player cards; expired December 31, 2023CC-VLRNT-CCHAL-00001– Community Challenge reward; expiredCC-VLRNT-CCHAL-VAL02– Community Challenge reward; expiredCC-VLRNT-CCHAL-WNGMN– Community Challenge reward; expiredYTILAUD– Duality player card; expiredPRISMATIC– Pride // Rainbow player card; expiredCOTTONCANDY– Pride // Cotton Candy player card; expiredPRIMARY– Pride // Primary player card; expiredGALACTIC– Pride // Galactic player card; expiredSUNSET– Pride // Sunset player card; expiredTWILIGHT– Pride // Twilight player card; expiredSHERBET– Pride // Sherbet player card; expiredJUBILANT01– “Proud” title; expiredJUBILANT02– “Ally” title; expired
How to Redeem VALORANT Codes
For public cosmetic codes such as the 2026 Pride rewards and CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA, Riot’s official browser-based redemption page is the preferred method. Riot’s support documentation also explains that the PC client’s Prepaid Cards and Codes menu is used for VALORANT prepaid and cash codes, while content codes can be redeemed through the official web page.
Method 1: Riot Code Redemption Website
- Open the official Riot Code Redemption page.
- Sign in with the Riot Account that should receive the reward.
- Enter the promotional code exactly as displayed, including every hyphen.
- Select Redeem Code.
- Launch or restart VALORANT and check the appropriate section of your Collection.
If the page temporarily says redemption is unavailable, confirm that you are signed in to the correct Riot Account, reload the page, and try again later. The result can also depend on the selected game, maintenance, region, or code type.
Method 2: PC Prepaid Cards and Codes
Riot’s current support documentation describes the in-client Prepaid Cards and Codes option for VALORANT prepaid or cash codes on PC. For promotional cosmetic content codes, use the official browser redemption page instead.
- Launch VALORANT on PC and sign in to the correct Riot Account.
- Select the VALORANT Points icon near the top-right corner.
- Choose Prepaid Cards and Codes.
- Enter the prepaid PIN or another eligible Riot code.
- Select Submit.
Promotional Codes vs. Prepaid VALORANT Codes
VALORANT uses several types of codes, and they should not be treated as interchangeable.
- Public promotional codes: Shared codes announced by Riot for free cosmetics, such as player cards, titles, sprays, or gun buddies.
- Unique content codes: One-use codes supplied through merchandise, event platforms, community programs, creator campaigns, or partner promotions. A code shown publicly by another player may already have been claimed.
- Prepaid card codes: Purchased PINs redeemed for VALORANT Points. Riot documents these as PC products and states that they can be region-locked.
- Account-linked event rewards: Cosmetics earned through Twitch Drops, esports viewing, login campaigns, missions, event passes, or linked third-party platforms. These may not use a public code at all.
Why Is My VALORANT Code Not Working?
- The code expired: Riot can disable promotional content codes after an event even when the original announcement remains online.
- The code was already redeemed: Content codes are single-use, and a code already claimed on an account cannot be redeemed again.
- The reward is already owned: Riot’s support documentation notes that content codes do not provide duplicate compensation for content already owned.
- The code was entered incorrectly: Copy promotional codes exactly, including capitalization and hyphens.
- The wrong Riot Account is signed in: Confirm the account before submitting the code, especially if you use more than one Riot ID.
- You used the wrong redemption method: Try Riot’s official browser page for promotional cosmetics rather than relying only on the PC prepaid-code menu.
- The prepaid card is from another region: Riot prepaid products are region-locked and generally must match the account region.
- The prepaid card was not activated: Keep the card and purchase receipt and contact the retailer if Riot reports that the PIN was not activated.
- Too many attempts were made: Riot’s support guidance says to wait 24 hours after exceeding the permitted number of redemption attempts.
- The redemption service is temporarily unavailable: Sign in again, check Riot service status, and retry later.
How to Find More VALORANT Codes
Universal public codes are relatively rare. Riot more commonly distributes rewards through event participation, account-linked Drops, merchandise purchases, creator promotions, community programs, and esports challenges.
- Official VALORANT News: Check community celebrations, game updates, and special promotions.
- Official VALORANT X Account: Follow limited code and cosmetic announcements.
- Official VALORANT YouTube: Watch trailers, developer videos, and campaign announcements.
- Official VALORANT Twitch Channel: Check tournament broadcasts and eligible Drops.
- Official VALORANT Discord: Review official announcements and community-event information.
- VALORANT Esports: Follow VCT events, Pick’Ems, viewing rewards, and account-linked campaigns.
Riot’s current esports promotion is Champions Shanghai, running from September 24 to October 18, 2026. Group Stage Pick’Ems locked on September 24, while Playoffs Pick’Ems will open on October 4 after the Draw Show and lock on October 7. Champions broadcasts also offer exclusive Drops, including the “Prepared” title for watching at least 30 minutes during Groups and Playoffs, plus the “Stamp of Approval” spray for watching at least 30 minutes of the Grand Final. These Pick’Ems rewards and viewing Drops are account-linked event rewards, not public redeem codes.
Need More VALORANT Points?
Free promotional codes generally unlock profile cosmetics rather than premium weapon collections. Weapon skins, bundles, Battle Passes, and Night Market purchases require VALORANT Points. Radianite Points are used to unlock eligible upgrades and variants after a compatible skin has been obtained.
Players purchasing currency can visit the BuffHub VALORANT Top-Up Store. Confirm that the product, platform, currency, and account region match before placing an order, because Riot prepaid products can be region-restricted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which VALORANT Codes Are Active in October 2026?
CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA is the main code still being reported as working in recent third-party sources, but its current status is not confirmed by Riot. The three June Pride codes – CC-VAL26-HOLDN-SPACE, CC-VAL26-ALLUV-SPRAY, and CC-VAL26-PLAYR-CARDS – are no longer listed as confirmed active because recent sources report that they no longer redeem successfully. Riot has not published a formal expiry notice for those Pride codes.
What Is the Newest VALORANT Code?
The newest universal public codes officially released by Riot remain the three Pride Month 2026 codes published on June 1. CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA was released earlier, in February 2026, for the For Retribution player card. No newer universal public redeem code was found in Riot’s official news feed through September 30, 2026.
Is CC-VAL26-ALPHA-OMEGA Still Active?
Its current status is unconfirmed. Riot released the code for the For Retribution player card in February and did not publish an expiration date. Recent third-party code pages disagree on whether it still works, so Riot’s official redemption page remains the final check for your account.
Are VALORANT Promotional Codes Free?
Yes. Universal public cosmetic codes released by Riot are free. Prepaid card codes are different because they are purchased currency products, while merchandise or partner codes may require an eligible purchase or event action.
Are VALORANT Codes Case-Sensitive?
Copy each promotional code exactly as Riot publishes it, including its capitalization and hyphens. Riot’s official Pride instructions direct players to the code redemption page and provide the exact code strings, so changing the format is not recommended.
Can Console Players Redeem VALORANT Codes?
Console players should use the official browser redemption page while signed in to the Riot Account linked to their PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S profile. Riot’s support documentation states that prepaid cash codes are PC-only, while the browser redemption page can be used for code redemption on console accounts.
Can I Redeem the Same Code More Than Once?
No. Riot’s support documentation states that content codes are single-use. If the same reward is already owned on the account, the content cannot be granted again and the code is treated as used.
What if I Cannot Find Prepaid Cards and Codes?
Use Riot’s official browser redemption page for promotional cosmetics. The in-client prepaid option is a PC feature and may not appear on console or in every regional client layout.
Do VALORANT Promotional Codes Give Free VP?
Universal public promotional codes usually provide cosmetics such as player cards, titles, sprays, or gun buddies. Riot does not routinely distribute free VALORANT Points through shared public codes.
When Was This VALORANT Code List Updated?
This page was last source-checked on . No newer universal public code was found in Riot’s official news feed after the June Pride release. Riot is currently running Champions Shanghai through October 18, with live viewing Drops and Playoffs Pick’Ems opening on October 4, but these are event rewards rather than new public redeem codes.
