Esports
12 October 2026
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G2 Esports Eliminates T1 from VALORANT Champions 2026
G2 Esports defeated T1 in the lower bracket quarterfinals to secure a spot in the top four.
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In the second match of the fifth playoff day at VALORANT Champions 2026, G2 Esports defeated T1. The victory in the lower bracket quarterfinals allows G2 Esports to advance to the next round and secure a top-four finish.
The series was a hard-fought battle. G2 Esports took the first map, Lotus, with a 13:11 scoreline, but dropped Abyss 10:13. They ultimately closed out the series on Ascent with a decisive 13:6 win.
Kim "Meteor" Tae O was named the match MVP, delivering a 250 ACS—14% higher than his six-month average. Following the loss, T1 finishes the tournament in 5th–6th place, taking home $85,000 in prize money.
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