The VALORANT Night Market is returning in Season V26 Act Four, giving players another opportunity to grab discounted weapon skins for a limited time. If you’ve been waiting to add a new Vandal, Phantom, or melee skin to your collection without paying full price, this is one of the best events of the season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Night Market, including the event dates, eligible skin collections, discount rules, and how the system works.
When Does the Next VALORANT Night Market Start?
The next VALORANT Night Market begins on July 16, 2026, and remains available until July 29, 2026.
Unlike some previous Night Markets that stayed live for nearly a month, this event will only run for two weeks. Players should reveal their offers as soon as possible to avoid missing out before the event ends.
VALORANT Night Market Schedule (2026)
Here are all of the Night Market events released during the 2026 season:
| Season | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| V26 Act Four | July 16, 2026 | July 29, 2026 |
| V26 Act Three | May 7, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| V26 Act Two | March 26, 2026 | April 16, 2026 |
| V26 Act One | February 5, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
What Is the VALORANT Night Market?
Night Market is a limited-time in-game shop that gives every player six random discounted cosmetic offers. Each player receives a different selection of skins, meaning no two Night Markets are exactly alike.
Discounts can reach up to 49%, making the event one of the cheapest ways to purchase Premium skins in VALORANT.
Once your offers are revealed, they remain the same until the Night Market ends.
How to Access the Night Market
Opening your Night Market only takes a few seconds.
- Launch VALORANT after the event goes live.
- Look for the Night Market card icon near the top-right corner of the main menu.
- Click the icon to open six mystery cards.
- Reveal each card to discover your discounted skins.
Every player receives six unique offers, and skins you already own will not appear.
Night Market Card Colors Explained
Each mystery card uses a different color to indicate the rarity of the cosmetic hiding behind it.
- Blue – Select Edition skin
- Green – Deluxe Edition skin
- Purple – Premium Edition skin
- Gold – Melee weapon skin
Gold cards are usually the most exciting since they guarantee a knife or other eligible melee cosmetic.
Which Skins Can Appear?
Not every cosmetic released in VALORANT is eligible for the Night Market.
Generally, only Select, Deluxe, and Premium Edition weapon collections that were released at least two Acts earlier can appear.
The newest collection added to the Night Market pool for Season V26 Act Four is Hi-Dro.
Popular collections that may appear include:
- Ion
- Reaver
- Prime
- Prime 2.0
- Oni
- Magepunk
- Neptune
- Gaia’s Vengeance
- Sovereign
- Recon
- Origin
- Cryostasis
- Black.Market
- Xenohunter
- Valiant Hero
- Hi-Dro
Which Skins Are Not Eligible?
Several cosmetic categories are excluded from the Night Market.
These include:
- Battle Pass skins
- Agent Gear cosmetics
- Ultra Edition and Exclusive Edition collections
- Melee skins priced above 3,550 VP
Although Riot Games has occasionally made exceptions for certain collections, players should not expect every skin line to appear during the event.
Can You Reroll Your Night Market?
No.
Once your six offers have been revealed, they are locked for the remainder of the event. There is currently no feature that allows players to refresh or reroll their Night Market.
If you don’t receive the skins you were hoping for, you’ll need to wait until the next Night Market returns.
Can You Refund Night Market Purchases?
Night Market skins follow the same refund policy as other VALORANT cosmetic purchases.
Players may be eligible for a refund if:
- The skin has not been upgraded.
- The skin has not been used in any game mode or the Practice Range.
- The refund request meets Riot Games’ refund requirements.
If the cosmetic has already been equipped and used in-game, it generally cannot be refunded.
Is the VALORANT Night Market Worth It?
For players looking to expand their skin collection without purchasing full-priced bundles, the Night Market remains one of the best opportunities in VALORANT.
While the skin selection is completely random, discounts of nearly 50% can make expensive Premium skins significantly more affordable. If one of your favorite collections appears, it’s often worth picking it up before the event disappears.
With the next Night Market running from July 16 to July 29, players should log in early, reveal their offers, and decide which discounts are too good to pass up.
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