VALORANT Challengers 2026 NORTH//EAST: Kickoff is a tournament organized by Mist Games. This is the preliminary stage of 2026 VALORANT Challengers League in the Northern, Central and Eastern European region.

Astra

Breach

Brimstone

Chamber

Clove

Cypher

Deadlock

Fade

Gekko

Harbor

Jett

KAY/O

Killjoy

Neon

Omen

Phoenix

Raze

Reyna

Sage

Skye

Sova

Tejo

Veto

Viper

Vyse

Waylay

Yoru

Group Stage

Round of 16

Quarter Finals

Semi Finals

Final

16-team Swiss System format
Bottom 8 teams from 2025: Stage 3 Upper Swiss Phase
4 teams from the North Qualifier
4 teams from the East Qualifier
Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3
All other matches are Bo1
Teams that reach 3 wins advance to Playoffs
Teams that reach 3 losses are relegated to their respective region's qualifier (North or East) for Stage 2

16-team Single-Elimination bracket
Top 8 teams from the Swiss Stage
The 8 teams from 2025: Stage 3 Playoffs
All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
Grand Final is Bo5
Top team qualifies to VALORANT EMEA Clash

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