Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante and Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes have joined forces on a new original track titled “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight,” according to an announcement shared on Instagram. The song also features artist Grabbitz. It is set for release this autumn and will serve as the theme music for Riot Games’ Valorant Champions Tour.
Valorant’s announcement offers fans a first look at the upcoming Champions 2026 anthem. It confirms the collaborating artists behind the track.
“‘If The Sun Burns Out Tonight’ — This is your sneak peek of the Champions 2026 anthem featuring Grabbitz, Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes, and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante,” the announcement said.
The full song is expected to drop later this fall. Further details about its rollout will accompany the release as part of Valorant’s Champions 2026 campaign.
More details have emerged about the anthem’s release and the tournament it accompanies.
The track will officially launch worldwide across major streaming platforms in September. Pre-save options are already live for fans eager to add it to their libraries the moment it drops. Grabbitz composed and produced the song, working alongside Sykes and LaPlante to bring the anthem to life.
This marks a return collaboration for Grabbitz. He previously composed the Valorant Champions theme songs from 2021 through 2023. His continued involvement underscores Riot Games’ consistency in tapping the producer to shape the sonic identity of its flagship esports tournament year after year.
Champions 2026 itself carries significant weight on the competitive calendar. The tournament will take place in Shanghai, China, running from September 24 through October 18. It marks the first time the global championship has been held in mainland China and only the second time in Asia. Sixteen teams drawn from Valorant’s four international leagues will compete for a share of the $2.25 million prize pool.
The anthem’s release timing lines up closely with the tournament’s start. It positions “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight” to soundtrack the buildup to one of Valorant’s biggest events of the year.
