VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 viewer’s guide
Following the thrilling conclusion of the VALORANT event at Esports World Cup 2026 and Masters London, it’s time for Stage 2 of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 EMEA event to begin. Here’s what fans must know so they don’t miss out.
VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 details
Most of the tournament takes place in Berlin, Germany, and the finals weekend takes place at the awesome Riot Games Arena Olimpic Arena venue in Badalona, Spain. VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 runs from 15 July to 30 August 2026.
Teams are competing on LAN for their share of the $250,000 prize pool (over R4 million) and, most importantly, two spots at the crowning Champions 2026 event are on the line.
Teams Competing:
- BBL Esports
- Team Liquid
- Fnatic
- Team Vitality
- Team Heretics
- Karmine Corp
- GIANTX
- NAVI
- FUT Esports
- Gentle Mates
- PCIFIC Esports
- Eternal Fire
- Enterprise Esports
- REBORN
- Joblife
- TBD (Last Chance Qualifier)
The action begins with a Group Stage (15 July to 2 August) featuring two single-round robin groups of six teams each. All matches are BO3, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Playoffs Stage. The 3rd to 6th-placed teams will duke it out in the Play-In Stage (5 to 16 August), with seedings based on their performance in the Group Stage.
The final eight teams will compete in the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 2 Playoffs, from 20 to 30 August 2026. Here, all matches are BO3, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are both BO5.
It will be interesting to see if Team Heretics can continue their success following their victory at EMEA Stage 1 earlier this year. 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.
