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Alright, fellow VALORANT fiends, gather ’round! It’s that magical time again when Riot Games decides to bless our wallets (or curse them, depending on how you look at it). That’s right, the VALORANT Nightmarket is making its grand return, and it’s time to pray to the RNG gods for that one skin you’ve been lusting after.

If you’re new to the scene, let me break it down for you. The Nightmarket is VALORANT’s recurring pop-up shop, kind of like a sketchy back-alley deal but for glorious, discounted weapon skins. You get six random cards, flip them over with all the drama of a high-stakes poker game, and hope you don’t end up with six different Bucky skins. The discounts can be pretty sweet, sometimes slashing prices by up to 49%, making it the perfect time to snag that swanky Vandal skin you’ve been dreaming of.

But here’s the catch—it’s a total gamble. Will you get the Reaver Vandal? Or will you be blessed with the Spline Operator for the fifth time? That’s the cruel, beautiful mystery of the Nightmarket.

When Does the Next Nightmarket Start?

Screenshot of Valorant Nightmarket courtesy of X and Riot Games

Mark your calendars and set your alarms, because Riot has officially dropped the dates. The next VALORANT Nightmarket swings its doors open on September 25, 2025. You’ll have a solid two weeks to stare at your offers, agonize over your choices, and maybe even beg a friend to lend you some VP. The market will pack up and disappear into the digital ether on October 9, 2025, so don’t procrastinate!

For all you night owls and early birds across the globe, here’s when you can expect the magic to happen in your region:

  • Los Angeles: 5:00 PM PDT (September 25)
  • New York: 8:00 PM EDT (September 25)
  • London: 1:00 AM BST (September 26)
  • Mumbai: 5:30 AM IST (September 26)
  • Sydney: 10:00 AM AEST (September 26)

What Skins Can I Expect in the Nightmarket?

Ah, the million-dollar question. While we can’t predict your exact six skins (I’m a writer, not a fortune teller), we do know the rules of the game. Not every skin in VALORANT can show up in your Nightmarket.

Here’s the lowdown on the eligibility criteria:

  • Skin Tiers: Only Select, Deluxe, and Premium edition skins are in the pool. Sorry, that means no super-fancy Exclusive or Ultra Edition skins.
  • Melee Weapons: Melee skins are fair game, but only if their original price is under 3,550 VP. So, you might get a cool knife, but don’t expect the latest, most extravagant melee weapon.
  • Release Date: Skins have to be at least two acts old. This means the newest, shiniest skins won’t be available right away. Patience is a virtue, my friends.
  • Exclusions: No Battle Pass skins and no Gear skins.

Basically, if a skin meets these requirements, it has a chance to pop up. You’re guaranteed to get at least two Premium skins, so there’s always a shot at something good. For this round, skin lines like Divergence and VALORANT GO! Vol. 3 is finally joining the party.

Can I Reroll My Lousy Nightmarket Offers?

Screenshot of Valorant courtesy of X and Riot Games

Let me stop you right there. The answer is a big, fat NO. Once you flip those six cards, you are stuck with what you get. There are no do-overs, no mulligans, and no crying to Riot support. It’s a one-shot deal.

If your Nightmarket is a total dumpster fire filled with skins you wouldn’t use even if someone paid you, then I’m sorry for your loss. You’ll just have to wait for the next one in a couple of months and hope for better luck. Think of it as VALORANT’s way of teaching us humility. Or something.

So, are you ready to test your luck? Start doing your good deeds now, because you’ll need all the karma you can get. Here’s hoping your Nightmarket is filled with fire and not, you know, the Galleria Classic. Good luck, you’ll need it.

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