NAVI were defeated by GIANTX in the lower bracket quarterfinals of LEC 2026 Versus in League of Legends. The match ended with a 1–2 scoreline.
Following the loss, Natus Vincere exited the championship, finishing in 5th–6th place.
Overall, it was a strong start to the season for the Born to Win squad. During the regular season, NAVI secured seven victories while suffering four defeats. Rhilech from NAVI was named Regular Season MVP five times and also earned Player of the Match honors in the playoff series against Fnatic.
The tournament runs from January 17 to March 1. The league champion will qualify for the international 2026 First Stand Tournament.
As a reminder, PGL has officially extended its agreement to host tournaments in Cluj-Napoca through 2029.