Valorant Night Market 2026: Schedule, Skins, Access, and No Rerolls Explained
When the lights dim in Valorant’s rotating shop, players know the Night Market has returned. It is a limited-time storefront that offers a random selection of weapon skins at a discount, and it has become one of the most anticipated events in the tactical shooter’s calendar. The newest confirmed window is September 22, 2026, to October 6, 2026, giving players a two-week chance to flip cards and hope for a long-coveted skin.
Why the Night Market Matters 🎯
Valorant has no shortage of flashy skins, but many of them disappear from the store after their initial release. For players who started later or missed a bundle the first time around, the Night Market is often the only realistic way to grab certain weapon finishes without paying full price. The shop does not let players choose which skins appear, which adds a lottery-like thrill to every reveal.
Riot Games typically opens one Night Market per Act. It rarely appears at the very beginning of an Act. Instead, it tends to arrive a few weeks in, usually somewhere in the middle-to-late portion of the competitive cycle. That pattern gives players a rough idea of when to start checking the game’s opening screen.
Confirmed Dates and Timing Pattern ⏰
The newest Night Market runs from September 22, 2026, to October 6, 2026. That window is wide open for two full weeks, so players have time to log in, inspect their offers, and decide whether any discounted skin is worth the VP.
| Event | Timing |
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| Latest confirmed Night Market | September 22 – October 6, 2026 |
| Typical arrival | Mid-to-late Act |
| Frequency | Usually once per Act |
| Official announcement | Roughly one week before launch |
| First ever Night Market | December 2020, Episode 1 Act 3 |
| Total rotating stores so far | 35 |
After the September–October 2026 window, the next Night Market will most likely open around the start of a new year, based on Riot’s habit of spacing the event across Acts. Riot has not confirmed that date yet. The company usually posts official dates on its VALORANT social channels about a week before the shop goes live, so players should watch for that announcement closer to the time.
How Players Access the Night Market 🛒
When the Night Market is active, a small card logo appears on the game’s opening screen. The process is simple:
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Navigate to the Night Market logo in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
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Click the icon to open the limited-time shop.
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Turn over each card to reveal a weapon skin and its discounted price.
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Check the card’s background color and the small shape in the bottom right-hand corner to identify the skin tier.
The reveal is part of the fun. Each card hides a different offer, and the visual clues let players quickly judge whether they are looking at a Premium, Deluxe, Select, or another tier. Since not every skin is included in the Night Market pool, the selection can feel unpredictable from one event to the next.
No Rerolls and No Refreshes 🔒
One question returns every time the shop opens: can players change their Night Market offers? The answer remains no. Once the six skins are rolled and revealed, those offers are locked in for the rest of the event. There is no reroll button, no refresh option, and no way to trade an unwanted card for another chance.
Players have asked Riot to add a reroll feature for years. So far, that request has not been implemented. The fixed selection keeps the Night Market exciting for some and frustrating for others, especially when none of the six skins match a player’s wish list.
A Brief History of the Night Market 📜
The first-ever Night Market went live in December 2020 during Valorant Episode 1 Act 3. Since then, there have been 35 rotating stores. Over time, the event has become a recurring tradition, with players eagerly waiting for the card logo to appear after a new Act settles in.
The format has stayed largely the same: six random discounted weapon skins, a limited window, and no guarantees. That simplicity is part of its appeal. It gives newer players a chance to build their collection and gives veteran players a reason to check the store even when their favorite bundle is not on sale.
What Comes Next 🔮
For now, the key date is September 22, 2026. That is when the newest Night Market is scheduled to begin, and it will remain open until October 6, 2026. After that, players will likely have to wait until the next Act cycle or the start of a new year for another round.
As always, Riot’s official channels will provide the final word. Until then, players can prepare by setting aside VP, reviewing the skin pool, and hoping that the six cards finally deliver the one skin they have been chasing.