VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1: Everything you need to know
VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 - Pacific Stage 1 is set to kick off following yet another dominant showing from the region on the international stage. After securing a fourth consecutive Masters title, Pacific has firmly established itself in conversations as VALORANT’s strongest region. Now, the focus shifts back home, where the stakes reset and teams once again have to “earn everything” in the race to Masters London.
VCT Pacific Stage 1 Overview
Stage 1 of the 2026 VCT Pacific season will run from April 3 to May 17, featuring 12 teams battling through a double-phase format: Group Stage and Playoffs. With three Masters London slots on the line, every match will carry significant weight in shaping the international landscape.
Group Stage (April 3 – May 3)
The tournament begins with a structured group stage designed to test consistency across multiple matchups.
- Two single round-robin groups.
- Each group consists of six teams.
- All matches are best-of-three (Bo3).
- Top four teams from each group advance to Playoffs.
| Group Alpha | Group Omega |
|---|---|
| DRX | DetonatioN FocusMe |
| Global Esports | FULL SENSE |
| Gen.G | Rex Regum Qeon |
| Nongshim RedForce | T1 |
| Paper Rex | VARREL |
| Team Secret | ZETA DIVISION |
Seeding plays a crucial role heading into the next phase:
- Group winners earn a direct bye into the Upper Bracket Semifinals.
- 2nd and 3rd place teams advance to Upper Bracket Round 1.
- 4th place teams start from Lower Bracket Round 1.
Playoffs (May 7 – May 17)
The final stage of the tournament features an eight-team double-elimination bracket.
- All matches are Bo3 except for:
- Lower Bracket Final (Bo5)
- Grand Final (Bo5)
- Top three teams qualify for Masters London.
Match Schedule
Matches will follow a consistent daily start time:
- 3:00 PM GMT+7
- 4:00 PM GMT+8
- 5:00 PM GMT+9
- 8:00 AM CET
- 12:00 AM PT
The full and updated match schedule is in the graphic below and will also be available on the official VALORANT Esports website.
Venue and Ticket Information
Fans can attend the Group Stage live at Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea.
- Address: 34 Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- Ticket sales opened on March 20
International fans can purchase tickets via the Triple platform, while Korean residents can use Interpark on both desktop and mobile.
On-site attendees will also have access to additional experiences, including:
- Official Riot Games merchandise store.
- Meet-and-greet opportunities with Tactibear and Wingman.
- Live match screenings on big screens within the venue.
Details for Playoffs tickets in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam will be announced closer to the event.
A Region That Sets the Standard
With Pacific teams continuing to dominate internationally, Stage 1 will decide which squads will carry the region’s legacy forward. As the road to Masters London begins, every map, every series, and every clutch moment will shape the next chapter of the Pacific VCT region.
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