Amelia Thompson 2026-05-06 05:07:56

EMEA Valorant Champions Tour Stage 1 Advances to Playoffs Bracket After Thrilling Group Rounds

This update outlines the latest stage in the competitive season, providing insight into the progression of teams as the tournament advances. The previous round of group play has been completed, and the structure for the next segment is now in place.

The group stage for the Valorant Champions Tour EMEA Stage 1 has ended. Out of the 12 teams that competed, four are now out of the competition, while the remaining eight have earned spots in the upcoming playoffs bracket. This next phase is scheduled to begin in a For the next several days, it will continue until completion of next week, at which time a champion will be crowned and three Masters London representatives for the region will be determined.

The teams that did not move forward are as follows:

  • Natus Vincere
  • Karmine Corp
  • GiantX
  • PCIFIC Esports

Within the playoffs bracket, the two teams with the highest seeding are FUT Esports and Fnatic, whereas Gentle Mates and BBL Esports occupy the two lowest seeded positions. The progression system now has the top and bottom seeded teams waiting for their opponents, who will be decided by "the results that emerged from the initial round in the" upper bracket.

The initial upper bracket encounters involve matches between Eternal Fire and Team Heretics as well as Team Liquid versus Team Vitality. A full double-elimination bracket has been arranged to guide the tournament to its conclusion.