When it comes to gaming, our gamertag or in-game name is close to our hearts. Most games today offer you to change your in-game name, and Valorant is no different. But changing the username requires players to familiarize themselves with a few rules and jump through a few hoops. First of all, your Riot ID or display name in Valorant is not similar to the username, which we explain in detail below. So, make sure you follow our guide to learn how to change your Valorant name.

Username vs Display Name: What’s the Difference?

For the longest time, Valorant developer Riot Games has assigned two different names to each user. One is the username, the other is the display name (also previously known as summoner name in League of Legends). Let’s understand the difference between them:

The username is globally unique and can be used by only one person. This is only used to sign into the Riot client or the Riot website. The username cannot be changed and is only assigned during the sign-up process. So be careful when you make your Riot account.

The display name, which you can see in-game or on your socials in Valorant, can be changed with ease. This display name is now called Riot ID and used for all games on the same Riot account. It includes your display name followed by a tagline, and it reads something like this – Beebom#NA1.

How to Set Your Valorant Name for the First Time

If you are new to Valorant and haven’t played any of the Valorant maps yet, it is gonna be easier for you to set up an in-game name. After you install Valorant and open it for the first time, you will see a screen asking you to select a display name . This will be your Valorant name until you decided to change it via Riot settings. Once you enter a display name and press Enter, you are assigned a tagline based on your region.

How to Change Your Valorant Name (or Riot ID)

If you’re not feeling your current display name in Valorant, you can change the same with ease. Make sure you follow the steps below, and then read the important guidelines for changing the name.

  1. To change your name in Valorant, you need to head to the Riot Games website.

  2. For that, open the Riot client, click on your profile picture in the top-right, and then click on “Account Details” here. Alternatively, you can directly head to the Riot Games website using the provided link.

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  1. Log into your Riot account using your username and password. This will take you to the “Account Management” section.

  2. You will find the option to change your Riot ID or Valorant name here. Remember this will change all your in-game display name across all of Riot’s titles, including Valorant, Teamfight Tactics, and League of Legends.

  3. Now, type in your preferred name in the Riot ID section. This will be visible to players in the game.

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  1. After the desired name, move to the Tagline section and change it.

Note : You can randomize the tag by clicking the randomize button or typing what you want. If the tag you type is available, you can use it.

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  1. Once you have selected a Riot ID or display name and the tagline, click the Save changes button.

This will complete your unique gamertag for all Riot Games, including Valorant. Now, power up the game to see your new display name in Valorant.

Things to Remember When Changing Valorant Name

Finally, here are a few things that you should keep in mind when changing the name and tagline of your Riot ID in Valorant. Remember the following pointers:

  1. Although you can change the Riot ID, a combination of your display name and tagline in Valorant, you cannot change the username you use to log in to your Riot account.

  2. Wondering how much does it cost to change your Valorant name? The answer is zero. It doesn’t cost a single penny to change your name in Valorant.

  3. This brings us to the most important thing users you should remember when changing your Valorant name. Though it does not cost any money, you can only change your Valorant name, i.e. Riot ID, once a month. There is a 30-day cooldown on the name change, so be careful when picking a name as you will be stuck with it for 30 days.

  4. To remind you, changing your Valorant name is equal to changing your Riot ID. That means your display name will change across all the games under Riot’s banner, including League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, and more. So think twice before you go ahead and change your Riot ID.

  5. Now, you must be wondering – are there any limitations to what we can or cannot include in our Valorant username? Oh well, yes. Riot Games states that your name shouldn’t contain hate speech, slurs, or profanity (either implicitly or explicitly). Also, you cannot include any personally identifiable information like your address or phone number in the username.

The username is also the sign-in name for the Riot website or client. This username or sign-in name cannot be changed. The display name in Valorant or summoner name in League of Legends is the same as Riot ID and this will be your in-game identity in all the Riot Games.

It doesn’t cost anything. You can change your in-game display name in Valorant every 30 days. Just make sure to follow the guidelines.

Riot IDs, which is also your Valorant name, need to be at least 3 letters and up to 16 letters long . They can be alphanumeric, so you have a lot of room to play with. However, remember that names that are offensive and violate Valorant’s code of conduct can be reported and go through an automated check process. If a player is found to be in violation of this rule, they can be forced to change their name the next time they log into their account.

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  • Valorant Night Market for the Season 2026, Act 1 will start on February 5, 2026.
  • The new skins added to the Market were the Combat Crafts, Aperture, and Wonderstallion weapon skin bundles.
  • To purchase the skins, go to Night Market -> Click the Cards -> Reveal Skins -> Purchase your desired skin.

The Valorant Night Market is one of the most anticipated events each season. During this limited-time event, players have six cards, each containing different weapon skins from previous Valorant skin bundles. The best part is that these skins come at a discounted price. The discounts can go up to 50%, which is worth it. So, for those wondering when the next Valorant Night Market is, we’ve compiled the Season 2026 event details and what skins will be included here.

When is the Next Valorant Night Market (Confirmed Date)

After the end of the February Night Market, Riot Games has finally revealed the official dates for the next night market. As per the official social media post, Valorant’s next Night Market will start on February 5, 2026, and end on March 2, 2026. The previous Night Market ended on January 6th, 2026, with the beginning of Valorant Season 2026 Act 1.

We have included the official release date and time for Valorant’s next Night Market for certain regions in the list below:

  • Los Angeles – 5:00 PM PDT (February 5, 2026)
  • New York – 8:00 PM EST (February 5, 2026)
  • Frankfurt – 1:00 AM CET (February 6, 2026)
  • Mumbai – 5:30 AM IST (February 6, 2026)
  • Seoul, Tokyo – 9:00 AM KST / JST (February 6, 2026)
  • Sydney – 11:00 AM AEDT (February 6, 2026)

The night market usually runs for around 20+ days, while the December 2024 market was live for three weeks. As you might know, the cards will not refresh during this duration. You can get the revealed skins until the Night Market ends at a discounted price. As per the official dates, the next Night Market will end on March, 2025. This will be right before Season 2026 begins.

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New Night Market Skins in February 2026

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The February Night Market will have new skins from the Convex, Daydreams, Endeavour, Fortune’s Hand, Galleria, Infantry, Intergrade, Luxe, Prism II, Reverie, Rush, Sensation, Smite (1.0), Switchback, Wonderstallion, and more bundles. This was added to an already large pool of Valorant weapon skin bundles on offer. However, it doesn’t include any weapon skin priced over 1,775VP.

At least two premium-tier skins are guaranteed on the reveal for every player. Moreover, note that any melee weapon priced at 4,350VP and above is not included in the Night Market.

Upcoming New Skins

  • Combat Crafts
  • Aperture
  • Wonderstallion

How to Access Valorant Night Market

I may have never been lucky in the skins department of the Valorant store, but the night market always thrills me for one reason. Yes, we’re talking about the Night Market skins reveal ceremony we have all seen our favorite streamers hype and enjoy. I am sure someone who never got a good night market also loves this part.

Well, it is not a ceremony-like thing but follow the steps below to know how to reveal your skin in the Night Market:

  • First of all, make sure you check the dates above for the Night Market as they have a limited time.

  • Now, when Night Market is live, open Valorant. On the home screen, look for the card icon on the top right of your screen.

  • Once you click the icon, there will be six mystery cards on your screen.

  • The colors on the cards define the rarity of skins you will get. Click each card to reveal your Night Market skins.

  • Got to Nightmarket

  • Click on the Cards

  • Reveal the Skins

That’s how you can reveal the skin in Night Market. Now, choose the skin you want to buy for a special discount by clicking on the skin.

Can I Reroll Night Market Skins in Valorant?

No. Unfortunately, you must be fortunate to have good skins in the Night Market. Once you reveal these skins, you cannot reroll them in the current period of the Night Market in Valorant. There is also no refresh or reset for the market.

So, you will have to choose from these skins only if you want to purchase anything from the market. Well, you can also wait for two more months to see your next Night Market skins.

Previous Valorant Night Market Dates

This list below compiles all Night Market appearances since its debut in December 2020 (Episode 1, Act 3):

  • December 11, 2025 – January 6, 2026 (Season 2025, Act 6)
  • September 25, 2025 – October 9, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 5)
  • July 10, 2025 – July 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 4)
  • June 5, 2025 – June 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 3)
  • April 9, 2025 – April 29, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 2)
  • February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 1)
  • December 16, 2024 – January 7, 2025 (Episode 9, Act 3)
  • September 26, 2024 – October 22, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 2)
  • August 15 – August 28, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 1)
  • May 22 – June 12, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 3)
  • April 10 – April 29, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 2)
  • January 31, 2024 – February 28, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 1)
  • December 13, 2023 – January 8, 2024 (Episode 7, Act 3)
  • October 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 2)
  • August 9, 2023 – August 28, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 1)
  • June 14, 2023 – June 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 3)
  • April 5, 2023 – April 25, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 2)
  • February 15, 2023 – February 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 1)
  • December 7, 2022 – January 4, 2023 (Episode 5, Act 3)
  • September 28, 2022 – October 11, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 2)
  • July 20, 2022 – August 2, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 1)
  • May 18, 2022 – May 31, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 3)
  • April 6, 2022 – April 19, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 2)
  • February 9, 2022 – February 22, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 1)
  • December 9, 2021 – December 21, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 3)
  • September 29, 2021 – October 12, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 2)
  • July 28, 2021 – August 10, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 1)
  • June 2, 2021 – June 15, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 3)
  • April 8, 2021 – April 20, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 2)
  • February 11, 2021 – February 23, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 1)
  • December 10, 2020 – January 11, 2021 (Episode 1, Act 3)

No, the Night Market stays there for 20+ days. You can only purchase skins at a discounted price during that. Once the market expires, the skins will go away from the market and prices will be basic in the store.

Yes and No, Both. You can refund only if the skin comes under the Valorant refund policy . If the skin does not come under the policy then you cannot ask for a refund.

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