VCT 2026: Americas Stage 2

Group Stage

• The Group Stage features two single round-robin groups, with 6 teams in each group.
• All matches are played in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format.
• The top 2 teams from each group advance directly to the Playoffs.
• Group winners receive a bye to the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
• Teams finishing 2nd place advance to the Upper Bracket Round 1.
• Teams finishing 3rd and 4th place move on to the Play-In Upper Bracket Round 2.
• Teams finishing 5th and 6th place advance to the Play-In Upper Bracket Round 1.

Play-Ins

• The Play-Ins feature a 12-team double-elimination bracket.
• 8 teams qualify from the Group Stage, joined by 4 teams from the Regional Challengers.
• All matches are played in a Best-of-3 (Bo3) format.
• The top 2 teams advance to the Playoffs Upper Bracket Round 1.
• Teams placing 3rd and 4th begin their Playoff run from the Lower Bracket Round 1.

Playoffs

• The Playoffs use a double-elimination bracket format.
• All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3), except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final, which are played as Best-of-5 (Bo5).
• The top 2 teams qualify for VALORANT Champions.