The Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 2 EMEA tournament is being held online on PC. Organized by NetEase, this A-Tier championship began on September 18 and will run until October 18, 2026. Participants are competing for a total prize pool of $200,000 USD. The ultimate winner will take home $64,000, 20 ranking points, and a direct spot in the Grand Finals.
Special attention is drawn to the performance of Natus Vincere, who qualified for the tournament as the champions of the previous MRI Stage 1 EMEA. The team's main international roster consists of Terra, Jur3ky, TrqstMe, Raajaro, fate, and Lv1Crook. Substitute player pky and the team's coach, Shuh, are also included in the roster.
In the group stage, NAVI demonstrated flawless gameplay and total domination. Following the Single Round-Robin matches, the team secured 5 victories and suffered zero defeats. With an impressive map record of 10-1, Natus Vincere claimed the undisputed first place in Group A, confidently securing their spot in the playoffs, where the top four teams from each group advance.
The next stage of the tournament, featuring the top eight teams, will be held in a Double-Elimination format. NAVI will begin their playoff journey in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals, where their opponent will be Hypertune. This highly important best-of-five match is scheduled for October 15, 2026, at 14:00 Kyiv time.
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