TYLOO Becomes the First Team Eliminated at Valorant Champions Shanghai
TYLOO has been eliminated from Valorant Champions 2026 in Shanghai, marking the first team to exit the prestigious tournament. The Chinese team lost 2-1 to Team Liquid in their Group C elimination match, which served as the opening lower-bracket fixture of the competition.
As VCT China’s first seed, TYLOO carried significant expectations as representatives of their home region. The elimination is particularly notable given that China’s competitive contingent struggled throughout the event’s first week, failing to secure any wins during group play.
TYLOO’s defeat followed the conclusion of group stages, where Vitality, Paper Rex, NRG, and 100 Thieves advanced as their respective group winners. Team Liquid entered the elimination match as favorites despite their own opening loss to Paper Rex. Liquid’s competitive showing in that initial contest positioned them as the preferred pick heading into the matchup, while TYLOO found themselves unable to generate the momentum needed to survive the lower bracket.
The early elimination underscores the depth of competition at Valorant Champions, where even top-seeded regional representatives face formidable challenges against the world’s most elite teams.