The group stage of the VALORANT Champions Tour 2026: EMEA Stage 1 has concluded. As a result, eight teams have been determined to compete in the playoffs.
In the first round of the upper bracket, we will see Eternal Fire face Team Heretics, and Team Liquid take on Team Vitality. In the next round, the winners of these matchups will face FUT Esports and Fnatic. The losing teams will drop to the lower bracket, where BBL Esports and Gentle Mates are waiting.
The tournament run has ended for Natus Vincere, Karmine Corp, GIANTX, and PCIFIC Esports.
VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 is taking place from April 1 to May 17 in Berlin, Germany, at the Riot Games Arena. The top three teams of the tournament will qualify for Masters London.
As a reminder, Boars Gaming finished second on Day 1 of the PMCO WEU 2026 Knockout Stage.
