Main Esports Matches on May 8: VCT 2026: EMEA Semifinals and BLAST R6 Major Kick Off

We have gathered the main esports matches taking place on May 8.

VALORANT

The upper bracket semifinals of the VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 playoffs will begin in the European league.

Match Schedule (Bo3):

• 18:00 — FUT Esports vs Eternal Fire
• 21:00 — Fnatic vs Winner of Team Liquid / Team Vitality

Broadcast [EN]

League of Legends

The final week of the LEC 2026 Spring regular season begins. The matches will take place at Madrid Arena in Madrid, Spain.

Match Schedule (Bo3):

• 17:00 — Karmine Corp vs G2 Esports
• 20:00 — GIANTX vs Movistar KOI

Broadcast [EN]

Rainbow Six Siege

Today, the first phase of one of the biggest Rainbow Six Siege tournaments of the year begins in the United States — the BLAST R6 Major Salt Lake City 2026 with a $600,000 prize pool.

Opening Day Schedule:

• 19:30 — Wolves Esports vs LOS (technical loss for Wolves)
• 21:00 — EDward Gaming vs ENTERPRISE Esports
• 22:30 — Daystar vs Falcons
• 00:00, May 9 — Shopify Rebellion vs Four Angry Men

Broadcast [EN]

We also remind you that Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 has been officially announced.