Among the four VALORANT Challenger teams competing in the VCT EMEA Stage 2, three advance to the Playoffs, while big names like Fnatic and Team Heretics had their 2026 seasons wrapped early.
As of Aug. 16, the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-Ins stage has ended. This year, every VCT region welcomed the top four Challenger teams in the Play-Ins, giving them a real shot at qualifying for VALORANT Champions 2026.
