VALORANT Night Market Is Back: Here’s Every Skin You Can Get on July 16

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Last updated: July 10, 2026

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VALORANT Night Market Returns July 16: Complete List of Skins

VALORANT Night Market Returns: Everything You Need to Know for July 2026

The highly anticipated VALORANT Night Market is making its comeback, giving players a fresh window to upgrade their arsenals. From July 16 through July 29, 2026, you can unlock a personalized storefront featuring six randomized VALORANT weapon skins, all marked down with significant price cuts.

It is important to approach this event with a strategy: once your six offers are revealed, they are locked in for the duration of the event. There is no “reroll” button, so take a moment to consider your purchases before committing your Valorant Points (VP).

Understanding the Night Market Mechanics

Think of the Night Market as a personalized clearance sale tailored to your account. Every player receives a unique set of six items, with discounts ranging from a modest 10% to a substantial 49% off the original price. This event is a staple for collectors looking to snag premium cosmetics without paying the full retail price.

While the game features five distinct skin tiers-Select, Deluxe, Premium, Exclusive, and Ultra-the Night Market focuses on accessibility. You will primarily find items from the Select, Deluxe, and Premium categories. To keep the market balanced, Riot Games enforces specific rules:

Tier Limitations: Ultra and Exclusive skins are excluded, as are high-end melee weapons priced above 3,550 VP.
Freshness Filter: Skins released during the current Act or the immediately preceding one are ineligible, ensuring the market focuses on established favorites rather than brand-new releases.
Variety Guarantee: To prevent a cluttered shop, you are guaranteed at least two Premium-tier or melee items. Furthermore, the system prevents “weapon bloat” by ensuring no more than two skins for the same weapon type appear in your six slots.
Exclusions: Battle Pass rewards and Agent-specific gear are not part of the rotation.

Strategic Shopping: Why Timing Matters

With millions of active players globally, the Night Market remains one of the most effective ways to increase the “prestige” of your inventory. Statistics from previous events suggest that players are significantly more likely to complete a collection during these two-week windows, as the psychological impact of a 40%+ discount often turns “maybe” purchases into “must-haves.”