2026 VCT EMEA Stage 2

The 2026 VCT EMEA season is entering its most critical phase. Stage 2 kicks off on July 15, bringing intense, high-stakes competition as teams fight for a spot in the season-ending Barcelona Finals and qualification for VALORANT Champions Shanghai.

Tournament Format

• Group Stage (July 15 - Aug 2): 12 teams compete in two groups. The top four teams advance directly to the Playoffs, while the rest move to the Play-Ins.
• Play-Ins (Aug 6 - 16): Four qualified Challenger teams join the remaining VCT squads in a double-elimination bracket to fight for the final four Playoff spots.
• Playoffs (Aug 20 - 23): Hosted at the Arena Stage in Berlin, the final eight teams compete for their spot in the Barcelona Finals.
• Barcelona Finals (Aug 28 - 30): The grand climax of the season at the Olimpic Arena, featuring the top teams competing for the trophy and Champions seeds.

Tickets & Attendance

• Berlin Playoffs: Tickets go on sale July 8 at 18:00 CEST via emeatickets.valorantesports.com.
• Barcelona Finals: Tickets are currently available at this link.
• Note: The Studio Stage matches remain broadcast-only with no public seating.

Stage 2 promises to be the most explosive chapter of the year, with Challenger teams looking to upset the status quo and the league heading on the road for its first-ever major event in Barcelona. Don't miss the action!