VCT 2026: China Stage 1

Group Stage

• Dates: March 31st – April 16th, 2026

• Format: Two groups of six teams competing in a Single Round-Robin.

• Match Type: All matches are Best-of-Three (Bo3).

• Progression: The top 4 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.

• Note: Detailed Group Stage draw information and tiebreaker rules are available via the provided links.

Seed Deciders

• Dates: April 18th – 19th, 2026
• Format: The eight qualifying teams (the top 4 from each group) face their counterparts from the opposite group in a single match.
• Purpose: These matches determine final Regular Season placements and Playoff seeding.
• Match Type: All matches are Best-of-Three (Bo3).

Playoffs

• Format: Double-Elimination bracket.

• Match Type: * Most matches are Best-of-Three (Bo3).

• The Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Best-of-Five (Bo5).

• Qualification: The top 3 teams will secure their spots for Masters London.