VCT Stage 2 Global Round Up: 100T Start Strong, PRX Falter, EMEA Provides Unclear Picture
The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 2 has begun, marking the crucial qualifying phase for Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026. Coming off a dominant Esports World Cup victory in London, 100T immediately made an impact in Stage 2 with a 2-1 victory over G2, capitalizing on their breakthrough international win.
Across the Americas region, most top teams started Stage 2 positively. Leviatán followed their own international success with a 2-1 victory over regional rivals FURIA, while strong performances also came from Sentinels (2-1 over Cloud9), Evil Genuises (2-0 over ENVY), LOUD (2-1 over KRÜ Esports), and NRG (2-1 over MIBR). The results suggest competitive depth in the Americas heading into the season.
However, the broader picture shows a more complicated landscape. PRX, historically one of the strongest competitors, appears to be struggling in Stage 2. Meanwhile, the EMEA region’s performance remains unclear from early results. As Stage 2 unfolds, the qualification race to Valorant Champions Shanghai 2026 will come into sharper focus.