VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 viewer’s guide
Considered one of the most significant of the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026 regions, Pacific is filled to the brim with some of the best teams in the world. That’s why we are utterly excited to watch every moment of the VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 action, leading up to Masters London. Here’s what fans must know so they don’t miss out.
VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 details
VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 is an offline event taking place in Seoul, South Korea, at the Sangam Colosseum, and in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The event is organized by developer Riot Games and runs from 3 April to 17 May 2026.
The 12 best teams from the region are competing for three spots at the VALORANT Masters London 2026, which kicks off on 6 June 2026.
The action begins with a Group Stage, featuring two Single-Round Robin groups of six teams each, where all matches are BO3. The top four teams advance to the Playoffs Stage, with the winners of each group going directly to the Semifinals, and the bottom two teams getting eliminated.
Check out the list of teams competing below, sorted in no particular order.
Teams competing:
- Gen.G Esports
- DRX
- DetonatioN FM
- FULL SENSE
- Global Esports
- T1
- Team Secret
- Paper Rex
- Rex Regum Qeon
- ZETA DIVISION
- VARREL
- NS RedForce
From 7 to 17 May 2026, the double-elimination bracket Playoffs Stage will take place. All matches are BO3, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are both BO5 affairs. Mark those calendars so you don’t miss out!
Fans can watch all the VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1 esports action via the Valorant Pacific Twitch channel. Stay tuned at ESC, as we’ll bring you all the results from the biggest VALORANT esports tournaments, including the regional Stage 2 events and the upcoming Champions!
Header image via Riot Games.
