VCT Americas 2026: Playoffs Begin — G2 Esports 5-0 in Groups, Face 100 Thieves Tonight

Playoffs Begin

May 14, 2026 marks the start of VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1 Playoffs at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. The tournament runs through May 24, with the Grand Final scheduled for 5:00 PM EDT.

Group Stage Results

Group A: KRÜ Esports (4-1) and Sentinels (4-1) topped the group. 100 Thieves and Evil Geniuses advanced at 3-2. LOUD finished winless at 0-5.

Group B was dominated by G2 Esports: a perfect 5-0 — the best record in the tournament. MIBR (4-1) and Cloud9 (3-2) also advanced.

Today's Action

At 9:00 PM EDT, G2 Esports faces 100 Thieves in an upper bracket match. The winner advances directly to the semifinals. G2 is the clear favorite after their dominant group stage, but 100 Thieves are unpredictable.

Schedule

First match of the day (FURIA vs LEVIATÁN) began at 5:00 PM EDT. Main event — G2 vs 100 Thieves — at 9:00 PM EDT. Streams available on official VCT channels.