VCT Americas: LEVIATÁN Beats G2 Esports 2-1, Advances to Grand Final
LEVIATÁN took another step toward the title: the Chilean organization defeated G2 Esports 2-1 in the VCT Americas 2026 Season 1 Upper Bracket Final, earning a direct slot in the Grand Final.
LEVIATÁN went through the entire VCT Americas upper bracket undefeated to reach the Grand Final.
The series took place on May 22, 2026 as part of the VCT Americas Season 1 playoffs. LEVIATÁN confirmed their status as the tournament's top team, going undefeated through the upper bracket.
Series Breakdown: 2-1 to LEVIATÁN
Map 1 went to LEVIATÁN — commanding teamwork and dominant attack-side play. Map 2 swung toward G2, who equalized through sharp micro-round execution. Map 3 was decisive: LEVIATÁN closed it convincingly to take the series 2-1.
G2 Esports remains in contention — they drop to the lower bracket, where they must win the Lower Final to reach the Grand Final.
Playoff Standings
- LEVIATÁN — Grand Final, VCT Americas Season 1;
- G2 Esports — Lower Final (lower bracket);
- Lower bracket winner meets LEVIATÁN in the Grand Final.
Season Context
This Grand Final berth caps a dominant Season 1 run for LEVIATÁN — undefeated through the upper bracket. With VCT Americas sending top teams to Valorant Champions 2026, their performance makes them a serious international contender.