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VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2

VALORANT Challengers EMEA Stage 2 ran online in Europe from May 18–28, 2026. REBORN won the 14-team event after four group winners advanced to a double-elimination playoff.

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Updated October 18, 2026

Competition snapshot

Host and dates

Online, Europe · May 18–28, 2026[1]

Combined prize pool

USD 0 cash prize; teams earned EMEA circuit points[1]

Participant scale

14 teams[1]

Category

Organizer

Partner

Riot Games

Commercial note

Event organizer · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[2]

PTG Database Analysis

The 14-team event ran online in Europe from May 18–28. Four groups used single round-robin best-of-three matches from May 18–22; each group winner moved into a double-elimination playoff held May 25–28.[1][2]

REBORN won the tournament, followed by Natus Vincere Junior, UCAM Esports Club and Joblife. The event awarded EMEA circuit points rather than cash prizes. Riot Games organized the competition.[2]

References3
  1. [1]Challengers 2026: EMEA Stage 2 — groups, schedule and standings — VLR.gg
  2. [2]VALORANT Challengers 2026 EMEA: Stage 2 — Liquipedia VALORANT Wiki
  3. [3]2026 EMEA Challengers, Game Changers, and Premier — Riot Games

Tournament schedule

  1. Playoff

    Double-elimination Playoffs

    The four group winners entered a double-elimination bracket. REBORN won the final on May 28 and earned 12 EMEA points.[](cite:2)

  2. Group Stage

    Group Stage begins

    Four groups of three or four teams played single round-robin best-of-three matches from May 18–22. The winner of each group advanced.[](cite:1)

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