VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff
VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff is the opening stop for the "Valorant" season in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, held at the "Riot Games Arena" in Berlin. The tournament featured the innovative "triple elimination" format and showcased intense competitions that tested the teams' mental resilience, economic management, and offensive and defensive tactics.
Format
Playoffs:
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Triple-Elimination bracket
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All matches (excluding UB Final, MB Final & LB Final) are Bo3
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UB Final, MB Final & LB Final are Bo5
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Teams qualified to Champions Paris receive a bye into round 2 of the Upper Bracket
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The six highest‑placing teams between 4th and 12th places that accept the invitation will compete in EMEA Clash
Skirmish Side Selection:
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Before the match starts, each team submits a starting player to represent them
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The two players face off in a 1v1 in the in-game Skirmish game mode
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Abilities are disabled; only guns can be used
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The first player to reach five rounds wins the Skirmish
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The winning player grants their team the choice to be the starting or second team in the Map Veto
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This method may also be used to determine seeding