This event is organized by Riot Games, sponsored by ExpressVPN, KitKat, Razer, Movember, Red Bull, Aorus. Where 16 teams are competing for a prize pool of $250,000 USD. 1st-2nd place winners will qualify to Champions.

Two Single-Round Robin Groups
Each Group has 6 teams
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams from each group advance to Playoffs
Winners have a bye into the Upper Bracket Semifinals
2nd placed teams advance to Upper Bracket Round 1
3rd & 4th placed teams advance to Play-In Upper Bracket Round 2
5th & 6th placed teams advance to Play-In Upper Bracket Round 1

MiniBoo of Team Liquid is seen on stage during VALORANT Masters Santiago Swiss Stage Day 5

Team Liquid bench MiniBoo ahead of VCT EMEA Stage 2 as the struggling side fights for their last chance at Champions 2026 qualification.

MiniBoo asked to be benched on Team Liquid ahead of VCT EMEA 2026 Stage 2

Here is everything you need to know about EMEA's Stage 2, this time being held at sunny Barcelona, Spain.

The road to Barcelona begins: Everything you need to know about VCT EMEA Stage 2

Play-Ins: August 5th - 16th, 2026
12-team Double-Elimination bracket
8 teams from Group Stage
4 teams from Regional Challengers
All matches are Bo3
Top 2 teams advances to Upper Bracket Round 1
3rd & 4th placed teams start from Lower Bracket Round 1
Playoffs: August 20th - 30th, 2026
Double-Elimination bracket
All matches (excl. Lower Bracket Final & Grand Final) are Bo3
Lower Bracket Final & Grand Final are Bo5
Top 2 teams qualify for Champions

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