VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 viewer’s guide
The VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 action is starting back up again following the events of Masters Santiago, where NS RedForce claimed the trophy. In the regional Stage 1 events, teams are fighting for three spots to represent their respective regions at Masters London.
We’ve already covered the VCT 2026 China Stage 1 event, and now it’s time to take a look at the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 details, so let’s jump in!
VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 details
Taking place on LAN at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin, Germany, the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 tournament runs from 1 April to 17 May 2026.
There are 12 teams competing for three spots at Masters London. First up, you can check out the complete list of teams below. Teams are listed in no particular order.
- BBL Esports
- Team Liquid
- Fnatic
- Team Vitality
- Team Heretics
- Karmine Corp
- GIANTX
- NAVI
- FUT Esports
- Gentle Mates
- PCIFIC Esports
- Eternal Fire
There’s also a bunch of VCT points on the line, which will help squads qualify for the crowning Champions 2026 event at the end of the season.
The action begins with a Group Stage featuring two single-round robin groups of six teams each. All matches are BO3, with the top four teams in each group advancing to the Playoffs Stage and the rest eliminated. Group Stage winners go directly to the Semifinals, while 2nd and 3rd-place teams go to Round 1 of the Upper Bracket, and 4th-place teams to the first round of the Lower Bracket.
The final eight teams will compete in the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 Playoffs Stage, from 7 to 17 May 2026. Here, all matches are BO3, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are both BO5.
You can watch all the action unfold via the VALORANT_EMEA Twitch channel. Stay tuned, as we’ll bring you the results of this event and much more VALORANT coverage right here at Esports Central.
Header image via Riot Games.
