**Abyss and Haven lead the closely contested race for least-played map at VALORANT Champions 2026, reflecting group-stage veto trends that have kept both maps at just eight appearances each through roughly 72 total maps.** The seven-map pool (Abyss, Ascent, Haven, Lotus, Split, Summit, Sunset) features Summit as the clear favorite in selections so far at 14 plays, followed by Ascent, Lotus, and Sunset at 11 each. Teams have consistently prioritized newer or more comfortable layouts in best-of-three series, leaving the returned Abyss (back in the pool since August) and the three-site Haven with fewer opportunities. Playoff best-of-threes and the final best-of-fives will add significant map volume, where continued veto patterns and any shifts in agent compositions or map comfort could still alter the final order. Trader consensus prices these two outcomes near parity because both have shown similar avoidance rates and limited upside in recent international matchups.