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VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1

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The VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 1 tournament is currently taking place. This is the first regional stage for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in the global Valorant tour for 2026. This stage is crucial as it is the only pathway for teams to qualify for the Masters London global tournament.

VALORANTApr 1, 2026 – May 17, 2026Berlin, Germany🇩🇪 GermanyRiot Games

Format

Group Stage

Dates: April 1st – May 1st, 2026

  • Structure: Two groups of six teams competing in a Single Round-Robin format.
  • Match Format: All series are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
  • Advancement: The top four teams from each group qualify for the Playoffs:
  • 1st Place: Advances directly to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
  • 2nd & 3rd Place: Advance to the Upper Bracket Round 1.
  • 4th Place: Starts in Lower Bracket Round 1.

Playoffs

Dates: May 7th – May 17th, 2026

  • Structure: A Double-Elimination bracket.
  • Match Format: * Most matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
  • The Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final are Best-of-5 (Bo5).
  • The Stakes: The top 3 teams will secure qualification for Masters London.