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VCT 2026: EMEA Stage 2
VCT EMEA Stage 2 ran July 15–August 30, 2026, with group play, Play-Ins and playoffs in Berlin before a three-day finals event in Badalona. Karmine Corp won the title.
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Updated October 18, 2026Competition snapshot
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Partner
Riot GamesCommercial note
Event organizer · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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KitKatCommercial note
Official Partner: stage-break content and event activations · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[3]
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Official Partner
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RazerCommercial note
Official Gaming Chair Partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[4]
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Official Partner
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Red BullCommercial note
Official partner; community events and broadcast activations · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[5]
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Official Partner
Partner
INZONECommercial note
Official partner through the 2026 season · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[6]
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Official Partner
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AORUSCommercial note
Official hardware partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in 2026 and 2027 · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[8]
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MovemberCommercial note
Official Mental Health Partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in 2026 and 2027 · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[10]
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OMODACommercial note
Official Automotive Partner for VALORANT Esports EMEA through 2028; Finals MVP sponsor · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[7]
PTG Database Analysis
VCT EMEA Stage 2 ran from July 15 to August 30, 2026. Twelve partnered VCT teams played the group stage, followed by a 12-team double-elimination Play-In that included four Challengers qualifiers. The eight playoff teams then competed in Berlin, with the final weekend held at Olímpic Arena in Badalona.[1]
Karmine Corp won the title with a 3–1 Grand Final victory over Team Liquid. The final weekend crowned the region’s Champions Shanghai representatives. The verified event partners with canonical PTG pages include KitKat, Razer, Red Bull and Sony INZONE.[2][3][4][5][6]
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- [1]2026 VCT EMEA Stage 2 — VALORANT Esports
- [2]Stage 2: VCT EMEA Standings — VALORANT Esports
- [3]KitKat partners with VCT EMEA — VALORANT Esports
- [4]Razer signs multiyear partnership with VALORANT Esports EMEA — VALORANT Esports
- [5]Red Bull partners with VCT EMEA in multiyear deal — VALORANT Esports
- [6]Sony's INZONE signs as main partner for VCT EMEA — VALORANT Esports
- [7]OMODA Partners with VALORANT Esports EMEA — VALORANT Esports
- [8]AORUS Named an Official Partner for VALORANT Esports EMEA — VALORANT Esports
- [9]Barcelona Finals: Know Before You Go — VALORANT Esports
- [10]Movember partners with VALORANT Esports EMEA — VALORANT Esports
Commercial opportunities
Official confectionery partner
KitKat supported stage-break content and finals activations, including branded fan items.[3]
Official gaming chair partner
Razer Iskur V2 chairs were used on stage and in coach and co-streaming rooms.[4]
Official partner
Red Bull's VCT EMEA partnership continued through 2026, including community programming.[5]
Official partner
Sony INZONE's VCT EMEA partnership ran through the 2026 season.[6]
Official hardware partner
AORUS was the Official Hardware Partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA in 2026 and 2027, with gaming desktops and laptops planned for Riot Games Arena Berlin.[8]
Official mental health partner
Movember was named Official Mental Health Partner for VCT EMEA and Game Changers EMEA for 2026 and 2027; planned initiatives include broadcast and event resources, staff training and player roundtables.[10]
Official automotive partner
OMODA was named Official Automotive Partner for VALORANT Esports EMEA through 2028 and sponsor of the Finals MVP award.[7][9]
Tournament schedule
- Grand Final
Barcelona Finals in Badalona
The Finals ran August 28–30 at Olímpic Arena in Badalona. Karmine Corp beat Team Liquid 3–1 in the Grand Final.[](cite:10)[](cite:2)
- Playoff
Playoffs in Berlin
Eight teams played a double-elimination bracket at Riot Games Arena in Berlin from August 20 to 23.[](cite:1)
- Play In
Play-Ins begin
Eight VCT teams and four Challenger qualifiers contested a double-elimination bracket from August 6 to 16.[](cite:1)
- Group Stage
Group Stage opens
Twelve VCT EMEA teams split into two groups of six played a single round robin from July 15 to August 2.[](cite:1)
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