VCT 2026 — EMEA Stage 2 / Play-Ins — Day 5 / Live Discussion Thread

Live Discussion Thread

Information

VCT EMEA is one of four international leagues where teams play to qualify for Masters and Champions. This year's Stage 2 tournament qualifies teams for Champions Shanghai.

Coverage: Liquipedia | VLR.gg | THESPIKE

Official Information: Website | VCT 2026 | VCT EMEA

General Resources: VCT Rules and Policies | Global Contract Database | Valorant Esports Explainer

EMEA League:

Map Pool: Asent | Breeze | Haven | Lotus | Split | Summit | Sunset
Dates: 15 July - 30 August 2026
Location: Riot Games Arena, Berlin, Germany — Offline (LAN)

Schedule

Type	Match	CEST (local time)	EDT	GMT	TRT	JST/KST
Lower Round 1	Gentle Mates vs Eintracht Frankfurt	5:00 PM	11:00 AM	4:00 PM	6:00 PM	12:00 AM
Lower Round 1	Team Heretics vs Natus Vincere	8:00 PM	2:00 PM	7:00 PM	9:00 PM	3:00 AM

See here for times in your area

Streams

English: Twitch / YouTube
Spanish: Twitch
Turkish: Twitch / YouTube
French: Twitch

Check out the official website for more streams

Broadcast Talent

See Liquipedia for the full list of broadcast talent

Stage 2 Format

Group Stage
- 2 single round robin groups of six teams
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 2 from each group advance to playoffs
- All other teams advance to play-ins
Play-Ins
- 12 team double elimination bracket
  - 8 teams from group stage
  - 4 teams from Regional Challengers
- Top 4 teams advance to playoffs
Playoffs
- Double-Elimination bracket
  - 4 teams from group stage
  - 4 from Play-Ins
- All matches (excl. LB Final & Grand Final) are Bo3
- LB Final & Grand Finals are Bo5

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

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