NAVI and M8 usher in a new age of EMEA with Kickoff upsets

Two Champions teams hit the VCT stage for the first time this year and both fell prey to their underdog challengers.

Kicks to stand in for wayne for Team Liquid’s first Kickoff match

Kicks will substitute for wayne in Liquid's 2026 debut.

Nongshim, FULL SENSE earn first 2026 victories in Pacific

Nongshim Redforce and FULL SENSE both swept Team Secret and ZETA DIVISION in their debut match in VCT Pacific 2026.

Wolves, TYLOO open with victories in Guangzhou

Wolves and TYLOO find wins in the first matches of VCT China 2026.

BBL, Vitality move forward in EMEA upper bracket

BBL and Vitality triumph in their 2026 season debuts.

OXY to take leave of absence; Cloud9 to field substitute

The team announced that the Duelist player would take a leave of absence due to a family emergency.

PCIFIC unveils full roster ahead of Kickoff clash against BBL

An all-new squad looks to take the stage against former affiliate squad BBL.

NAVI and Gentle Mates secure quick sweeps to start EMEA Kickoff

ANGE1 clinches first win as coach and Gentle Mates snap losing streak in day one of EMEA Kickoff.

Crest Gaming Zst loans Flicker from DRX and signs Nobita

The Japanese Challengers squad picks up two, with one joining from the Korean giants.

Nova Esports releases monk, signs three-man coaching staff

VCT China's third Korean head coach headlines the ins and outs for Nova.

VCT Pacific takes to Vietnam for Stage 1 Finals

VCT Pacific adds one more city to their 2026 Season Finals Weekend tour.

FURIA delivers the first upset of Kickoff

Sentinels fall early, while G2 keep up their winning ways.

Americas' juggernauts deliver in first Kickoff match

No doubt that NRG and MIBR are looking strong after convincing wins today.

ULF Esports brings in d3mur, sturNN, coaches afr0nfire and L7

d3mur and sturNN will stand in for s0pp and echo until they are eligible to compete, while afr0nfire and L7 form ULF's coaching staff.

FURIA, 100 Thieves win on Kickoff day two

Both FURIA and 100 Thieves defeated teams with substitute players in 2-1 fashion for the teams' debut for VCT 2026, moving on in the upper bracket at Kickoff.

TvirusLuke announces retirement from competitive play

After over five years as a pro, TvirusLuke is calling it a day.

ENVY and Cloud9 kick off VCT 2026 with victories

VCT is back in action!

Xi Lai Gaming signs steady as assistant coach

XLG adds one more piece to their support staff for the 2026 season.

KRÜ to field substitute roster for Kickoff debut due to visa delays

KRÜ will field three academy players and two additional stand-ins in their 2026 debut versus FURIA.

Shopify Rebellion Black adds NaturE

M80 brings over Derrek for 2026 season to watch

Derrek Overwatch is suiting up for M80.

NRG partners with Maryville University to form NRG Academy

NRG partners with Maryville to create NRG Academy.

M80 returns to Valorant, brings back NiSMO as head coach

NiSMO has likely played his last match in Valorant, now returning to M80 as the team's head coach.

ENVY loans ion2x to Shopify Rebellion Black

ENVY loans ion2x to SRB, and provides an update on up-and-comer canezerra.

Levius to take temporary leave from BiliBili Gaming

Citing issues with his mental health, Levius is set to take some time on the sidelines.

LEVIATÁN GC announces full six-player roster for 2026

A six-player roster and a returning coach headline the LEVIATÁN GC team.

MIBR GC unveils 2026 roster

MIBR GC adds three to complement melissa and bstrdd.

Juicy and Wolves Esports part ways after one year together

The Wolves Duelist is set to depart after one year with the squad.

Team Vitality parts ways with KovaQ

After spending Stage 2 with Vitality, KovaQ leaves the team.