While VCT 2026 Stage 1 isn’t happening just yet, teams are already starting to get ready for the competition.
While some teams are getting ready for the Masters Santiago tournament, others are looking ahead to the first stage of VCT 2026. The teams for each of the four regions – Americas, China, EMEA, and Pacific – have now been announced.
VCT Americas
The first stage of the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Americas will kick off with exciting matches. Group Alpha will feature teams like G2 Esports, MIBR, Cloud9, Leviatán, ENVY, and LOUD, while Group Omega will include FURIA, NRG, 100 Thieves, Evil Geniuses, Sentinels, and KRU Esports.
VCT China
All of China’s top teams – including All Gamers, TYLOO, JD Gaming, Titan Esports Club, FunPlus Phoenix, and Bilibili Gaming – were placed in Group Alpha. Group Omega consists of Xi Lai Gaming, EDward Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming, Trace Esports, Wolves Esports, and Nova Esports.
VCT EMEA
Europe‘s competition is divided into two groups for this event. Group Omega includes well-known teams like BBL Esports, Fnatic, Team Vitality, GIANTX, ULF Esports, and PCIFIC. Group Alpha will see competition from Gentle Mates, Team Liquid, Team Heretics, NAVI, Karmine Corp, and FUT Esports.
VCT Pacific
The Pacific region is set for some thrilling competitions. Group Alpha will see Team Secret, GenG, Global Esports, DRX, Paper Rex, and NS RedForce battle it out, while Group Omega features VARREL, ZETA Division, FULL SENSE, DetonatioN FocusMe, Rex Regum Qeon, and T1. Fans in the region can expect a lot of exciting VALORANT matches.
The first stage of competition for all areas will start in March, right after the Masters Santiago event finishes. We don’t have the exact dates and match schedule yet, but we’ll share updates as soon as the tournament organizers release them.
While you’re waiting, be sure to check out Masters Santiago! It’s the first international competition of the season, featuring the top 12 teams.
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