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VCT 2026: Pacific Kickoff
VCT Pacific Kickoff opened the 2026 season in Seoul with 12 teams competing in a triple-elimination bracket. Nongshim RedForce won the upper-bracket final and secured the first of three Masters Santiago places.
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Updated October 22, 2026Competition snapshot
Host and dates
Sangam Colosseum, Seoul, South Korea · Jan 22–Feb 15, 2026[1][2]
Champion
Combined prize pool
No cash prize; standings awarded qualification and Championship Points[2]
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Participant scale
12 teams in the regional field[2]
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Riot GamesCommercial note
Tournament organizer · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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Acer PredatorCommercial note
Regional VCT Pacific partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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IntelCommercial note
Regional VCT Pacific partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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PulsarCommercial note
Regional VCT Pacific partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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Red BullCommercial note
Regional VCT Pacific partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
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ZOWIECommercial note
Regional VCT Pacific partner · Recorded in the 2026 edition.[1]
PTG Database Analysis
VCT Pacific Kickoff was the opening regional event in the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour. Riot confirms a 12-team triple-elimination bracket from January 22 to February 15, with the top three advancing to Masters Santiago. VLR lists Sangam Colosseum in Seoul as the venue and records Nongshim RedForce VALORANT as the first qualifier after its 3–2 upper-bracket final win over Rex Regum Qeon. No cash prize is listed.[1][2]
References3
- [1]VCT Pacific 2026 Season Primer — Riot Games
- [2]VCT 2026: Pacific Kickoff — standings and schedule — VLR.gg
- [3]VCT Pacific 2026 Kickoff official artwork — Riot Games
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