Global Esports pulls off reverse sweep to win VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Pacific Stage 2 Grand Final at the Riot Games Arena in Busan, South Korea, will go down as one of the most legendary series in Pacific history.

Global Esports, an organization that has fought tirelessly since entering VALORANT in 2020 and joining the partnered league in 2023, faced VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Masters Santiago 2026 champions Nongshim RedForce. With both teams already securing their ticket to VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Champions Shanghai, it was a no-holds-barred contest for the regional title.

What unfolded was a breathtaking spectacle of resilience: after falling into a 0-2 deficit, Global Esports staged an unforgettable 3-2 reverse sweep to defeat the Masters Santiago champions and claim their first-ever VCT Pacific championship.

Grand Final Recap

The grand final began heavily in favor of Nongshim RedForce. On Sunset, NS' map pick, Nongshim managed to squeeze out a tight 13-11 victory, putting immediate pressure on Global Esports. This pressure turned into absolute dominance on Split. In a commanding performance, Nongshim dismantled Global Esports with a brutal 13-2 scoreline, putting themselves just one map away from the regional title.

With their backs against the wall, Global Esports refused to submit. The monumental comeback began on Abyss, where GE halted Nongshim's momentum with a hard-fought 13-10 victory, keeping their dreams alive. Capitalizing on this breakthrough, Global Esports dominated the fourth map, Lotus, with an impressive 13-5 victory, forcing a deciding fifth map on Haven.

In the ultimate map, Haven, both teams traded rounds in a highly intense atmosphere. However, it was Global Esports who possessed the mental fortitude to cross the finish line. Securing a 13-10 victory on Haven, they completed the historic 3-2 reverse sweep, triggering emotional celebrations in Busan.

The Diamond MVP and Historic Accolades

The spectacular triumph of Global Esports was spearheaded by Go "UdoTan" Kyung-won, who was officially crowned the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Grand Final MVP. To commemorate his outstanding play, he was awarded a custom Pulsar MVP mouse.

This grand final victory also marked several milestone accolades:

• A Franchise First: This is Global Esports' first-ever VCT Pacific trophy. It is also the first VCT Pacific regional trophy for all five players on the roster, and head coach Daniel "Platoon" Zhou.
• For PatMen, this is the second trophy of his career, having previously won VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Masters Toronto 2025 with Paper Rex. The victory proved that PatMen did not need a traditional "superteam" to reach the pinnacle.
• The 1,000 Kills Milestone: In a stellar individual achievement, Kale "autumn" Dunne officially crossed the 1,000 VCT Pacific kills milestone in just his first season in the region.
• The Rookie IGL: In a remarkable display of leadership, IGL Xavier "xavi8k" Juan secured a major regional championship in his debut rookie season.

A New Era for the Pacific

With this monumental victory, Global Esports enters VALORANT Champions Shanghai as the Pacific's first seed, alongside Nongshim RedForce, T1, and Paper Rex.

This grand final victory completely alters the narrative surrounding the team, proving they are no longer an underdog but are indeed the undisputed kings of the Pacific. As they prepare for Shanghai, this historic reverse sweep cements their legacy in VALORANT history.

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