KRÜ Blaze Claim the Game Changers Championship 2026 Title
KRÜ Blaze have been crowned champions of the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026 after defeating Gentle Mates GC 3:2 in the grand final. The victory earned the team the title and a $180,000 prize.
The grand final was a high-stakes battle that went the distance. After dropping Haven (5:13) and dominating Abyss (13:5), KRÜ Blaze took Sunset (14:12) before losing Split (8:13). Ultimately, they secured the championship by winning the final map, Ascent, with a 13:8 scoreline.
Kauan "none" Ferreira stood out as the match MVP, delivering an ACS of 235 and a K/D of 82/80. While his ACS was 4% below his six-month average, his performance proved decisive in clinching the title for KRÜ Blaze.
The tournament took place from October 22 to November 1 at the Riot Games Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. Ten teams competed for a total prize pool of $500,000. Gentle Mates GC finished as runners-up, taking home $100,000.