The wait is over. VALORANT’s Night Market is officially making its return on May 7, 2026, bringing back one of the most anticipated in-game events for skin hunters.
For just under three weeks, players will get a single shot at unlocking six discounted weapon skins — no rerolls, no second chances. The question is simple: will RNG finally be on your side this time?
What Is VALORANT Night Market?
The Night Market is a limited-time event where each player receives six randomized weapon skins, each offered at a discount ranging from 10% up to nearly 50%. It’s one of the few opportunities to grab premium cosmetics without paying full price.
But here’s the catch — once you reveal your cards, that’s it. No refresh. No reroll. Your luck is locked in.
Each skin belongs to one of three tiers:
- Select
- Deluxe
- Premium
Higher-end tiers like Exclusive and Ultra are not included, and neither are:
- Battle Pass skins
- Agent Gear cosmetics
- Melee skins priced above 3,550 VP
Additionally, skins from the current and previous Acts are excluded, ensuring the pool stays focused on older — but still highly desirable — collections.
Night Market Rules You Need to Know
Riot keeps the system structured, but also unpredictable. Here’s what’s guaranteed:
- At least two skins will be Premium-tier or melee
- No more than two skins of the same weapon type
- Discounts vary per item — not all deals are equal
This balance ensures variety, but also keeps that element of risk — the exact reason why the Night Market reveal remains one of the most hyped moments in the VALORANT community.
VALORANT Night Market Skins (May 2026 – Act 3)
The upcoming pool is massive, featuring fan-favorite collections alongside newer additions. Some standout bundles include:
Select Tier Highlights: Convex, Daydreams, Endeavour, Galleria, Infantry, Luxe, Prism II, Smite, Wonderstallion
Deluxe Tier Highlights: Abyssal, Aperture, Chromedek, Emberclad, Holomoku, Kohaku & Matsuba, Minima, NO LIMITS, Wasteland
Premium Tier Highlights: Ion, Oni, Prime, Reaver, Recon, Sovereign, Magepunk, Neptune, Gaia’s Vengeance, Radiant Crisis 001
Newer additions like Combat Crafts, Aperture, and Wonderstallion have also entered the rotation, expanding an already deep pool of possibilities.
Note: Melee skins priced at 4,350 VP or higher are excluded.
Source: ValorantFeast YouTube. Edited photo
Night Market Dates and Global Start Times
The event runs from May 7 to May 28, 2026, right before the transition into Act 4.
Here’s when it goes live globally:
- Los Angeles – 5:00 PM PDT (May 7)
- New York – 8:00 PM EST (May 7)
- Frankfurt – 01:00 AM CET (May 8)
- Mumbai – 05:30 AM IST (May 8)
- Seoul / Tokyo – 09:00 AM KST / JST (May 8)
- Sydney – 11:00 AM AEDT (May 8)
Once live, players will have roughly 20+ days to decide which skins are worth picking up — and which ones to leave behind.
How to Access the Night Market
Getting into the Night Market is straightforward — but the experience? That’s where the hype kicks in.
- Launch VALORANT during the event period
- Click the card icon in the top-right corner
- Reveal your six mystery cards one by one
- Check discounts and decide what’s worth buying
The color of each card indicates the rarity, adding an extra layer of anticipation to every flip.
Can You Reroll Skins?
Once your skins are revealed, they are locked for the entire duration of the Night Market. There’s no reset system, no second chances — if your lineup isn’t great, you’ll have to wait for the next event cycle.
And that’s exactly what makes every Night Market reveal so intense.
Final Thoughts: Is It Worth It?
The VALORANT Night Market remains one of the most exciting cosmetic events in the game — not because it guarantees value, but because it doesn’t.
It’s a mix of luck, timing, and personal taste.
Will you land a discounted Reaver or Ion skin? Or end up staring at a lineup you’ll instantly skip?
That unpredictability is the entire appeal.
One thing is certain: when May 7 hits, the reveal moment will once again take over the VALORANT community.