July 15–August 30 · Berlin and Badalona
On the third day of the third week of the group stage at VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 2, BBL Esports defeated Gentle Mates with a score of 2:1, while Team Heretics won against GIANTX with a score of 2:0. Gentle Mates and GIANTX concluded the group stage and will continue in the Play-Ins.
On the first day of the Play-In for VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 2, GIANTX defeated Eintracht Frankfurt while Joblife overcame Natus Vincere in the upper bracket opener. Both winners advanced to the quarterfinals.
The VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 playoffs began on May 7 at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. Eight teams are now fighting for regional points and spots at international VALORANT events.
EG face FURIA, ENVY play NRG, 100 Thieves meet Cloud9, G2 take on LOUD, and KRÜ face Sentinels. Here is the format and path to Champions Shanghai.