NAVI start VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff with two wins

23.01.2026
Сергій Таран

The Natus Vincere VALORANT roster played its first two matches at VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff. The team has shown confident form and has already advanced to the upper bracket semifinals.

NAVI began in Round 1, where they convincingly defeated Karmine Corp (2:0 — 13:11 on Split and 13:7 on Haven). The Born to Win then faced Team Heretics, securing another victory with a 2:1 scoreline (13:10 on Bind, 11:13 on Haven, and 13:6 on Split).

In the upper bracket semifinals, Natus Vincere will face Gentle Mates. The match is scheduled for January 29 at 18:00 Kyiv time.

VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff runs from January 20 to February 15 at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany. The top three teams of the tournament will qualify for Masters Santiago, while the remaining teams will compete in EMEA Clash.

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