When you think of celebrities getting involved in gaming, it's usually Twitch cameos and brand partnerships. When fans spotted Ben Affleck, the Batman actor, on a VALORANT watch party stream, they naturally wondered whether he played the game.

Considering how lucrative gaming and esports can be, many high-profile actors, artists, and singers have been investing in the space. We've had rappers buying esports organizations, with actors joining surprise live streams, so the gaming world got used to seeing Hollywood collaborations. However, there have also been instances when stars picked up their mouse/keyboard or console and started grinding games, so many wanted to know if Ben Affleck played VALORANT.

Is Ben Affleck a VALORANT player?

Yes, Ben Affleck plays VALORANT. The Hollywood icon has been quite active in VALORANT's community, as he appeared on multiple streams, including a broadcast with Tarik in 2025, where he lifted Sentinels' VALORANT Masters trophy.

Ben Affleck's connection to VALORANT appears to have started through his son, who is a big fan of VALORANT and its esports scene. During the same livestream where he lifted Sentinels' Masters trophy, Affleck admitted to Tarik that his son got him into the game. Following this stream, we searched through the web to find out all the clues Ben Affleck might have dropped over the years regarding his love for VALORANT.

1. Ben Affleck attended live VALORANT events, including VALORANT Champions 2023, where he revealed he wasn't happy about Jett nerfs, according to PC Gamer.
2. Ben Affleck revealed his VALORANT rank during his time on Tarik's stream. The actor calibrated at Iron 3 but had to stop playing so much due to work obligations.
3. Ben Affleck knows the VALORANT meta and the agents, describing himself as a "flex" player
4. Ben Affleck plays VALORANT with his son and likes camping with Oding as Brimstone.
5. Ben Affleck owns VALORANT skins, including the Sentinels bundle.

It's always pleasing to see high-profile names getting involved with gaming and esports as they draw fresh eyes onto the industry. For example, gamers also found out about how Post Malone enjoyed playing Apex Legends in the last couple of years, so Ben Affleck certainly isn't alone when it comes to enjoying games in his free time.

While there might not be an Arcane Season 3, we would love to see Riot Games keep telling stories. If they ever decide to work on a VALORANT-themed show, Ben Affleck would be an excellent cast and would further immortalize the actor's appreciation for the game.