Groom Has to Beat His Bride at Valorant to Win Her Viral

In China, a groom faced an unusual task before he could go on to the wedding ceremony and take his bride. The task was to beat her at Valorant.

A video circulating on Instagram showed the groom being asked to defeat his bride in Riot Games' popular tactical shooter. According to reports, this practice is part of Chinese wedding tradition. In the custom, the groom and his friends must complete a series of tasks prepared by the bride and her bridesmaids.

The couple chose Valorant over traditional wedding games, as they enjoy playing it together. The groom passed the test and earned the right to take his bride.

This is not the first couple to bring their love of gaming into their wedding. In 2023, a Chinese couple turned their wedding into a League of Legends tournament, in which the bride defeated her husband and the wedding team. In February 2026, another gaming couple invited Sony to their wedding, and PlayStation's response was free games and a congratulatory card.