The Esports VALORANT NA account that has been recognized by the VCT Americas league has just announced all the talent that will be on air for the year 2026. The occasion was celebrated in a tweet that turned the announcement into a big event disclosing the lineup of sixteen world-renowned casters, hosts, and analysts which is the major factor for the future commitment of the broadcasts along with the great quality of the content. The news is of high significance in the competitive VALORANT scene since the viewers will have a group of expert and stable voices for the next two years to lead them through the region’s top-tier matches.
Riot has done it again; this time they just dropped the mic. To be honest, I am not joking. They did not just announce the return of a couple of hosts or something similar; they came up with basically the whole of VALORANT casting and the desk’s analysis for the entire Americas region. And the best part is that they will be with us until 2026?? That is really far-off planning, dude. The tweet is all about “Say hello to the #VCTAmericas 2026 and the voices!” with fire emojis plus tagging like… everyone. Just have a look at the list; you can see BrenCasts, GoldenboyFTW, RivingtonThe3rd, SideshowGaming… all xxxmixed with legends from other esports and VALORANT OGs. And not just that, but the newer fan favorites like athxna and mleQT_ and alexisfps have also been added. It’s a crazy mix.
The players I mean the viewers, all of them, lost their minds in the replies. The hype was instant. One user, OsRa, basically screamed “MY GOAAATS, IM SO EXCITED” which is totally the same mood. The other user, CeeBee, was very enthusiastic and wrote “UBER SOE GOLDENBOY MLE YESSS!!!!! <3” in all caps. The vibe was just sheer happiness. The audience was calling it a “stacked roster” and “top talent right there.” It is very clear that this group is not just a random one; the community recognizes these personalities as the ones they love.
It was not only generic hype but also. Some replies were very specific, which is the best part. GaryInTheMorning stated “Athxna and MLE as official talent we’re eating good,” putting the spotlight on two specific rising stars getting their big break. And rayane was ecstatic about “MEL AND ALEXIS AT THE DESK YAYYYYYY,” showing her admiration for the analytical part of the broadcast. It is great to witness that the gamers are not just cheering for players but also for the people who narrate the story of the matches.
There was even a slight drama, or perhaps just wishful thinking? A reply from a user named Scep was practically begging: “Work something out with Doug please, I’LL BE HIS COCASTER IF NEED BE, EVEN IF I SUCK. Anything to get Doug back with this stacked line-up.” Is it that someone felt a favorite was left out? This is a pretty common scenario with these announcements, though. You can’t keep everyone satisfied, but when the list is this long and this good, you come very close.
The announcement had a funny side effect and also conversations in the replies. For instance, about the whole conversation on exchanging arms and eyes? One user replied to another tweet but it somehow still made its way here, maybe it was some inside joke about Victor Pothikan and Nicholas Yehty. KevdogCasts just dropped the comment “W Crew!!” for that one. It’s a community vibe like that, you know? Everyone’s got a link.
What is really smart of Riot is the long-term protection that it provides everyone. It is a big thing knowing that you have a two-year contract in the case of esports where the situation can change overnight. It allows the casters and analysts to settle down, build their chemistry, and become the main representatives of the Americas VALORANT. We are not going to be wondering who is going to cast the main match in the next season; we already do. The crew will be that.
So what if you are just a gamer who likes watching the pro matches? It means that the broadcast is in very able hands. You have exciting casters for the crazy clutches, analytical minds to simplify the intricate strats, and experienced hosts to direct the entire show. The investment in the talent at this level is an indication that Riot is considering VCT Americas as a premier product, not just another esports league. It is going to be more entertaining and the future of watching competitive VALORANT in this region is going to be even brighter for both players and viewers on platforms like PlayStation and Xbox.
