# Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vct-emea-stage-2-tournament-progression > Updated: 2026-09-03T07:32:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 6. The VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament concluded in Badalona, Spain, with Karmine Corp emerging as the champion. In the grand final, Karmine Corp defeated Team Liquid with a 3-1 scoreline, successfully securing their qualification for the VALORANT Champions tournament in Shanghai. The event, held at the Palau Olímpic, saw significant attendance with over 8,000 tickets sold. This tournament marked a milestone for the circuit as the first time the VALORANT Champions Tour finals were held outside of Berlin. Jon Tilbury, product lead for VCT EMEA at Riot Games, stated that the shift to an itinerant event model is intended to “engage diverse communities across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey,” noting Barcelona’s robust fan culture as a primary factor for the location choice. This tournament serves as part of a transitional period for the competitive scene, with Riot Games indicating that significant structural changes are expected in the upcoming year. ## Claims - Eight teams have qualified for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 playoffs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Enterprise Esports, FUT Esports, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Fire Flux Esports advanced through the play-ins. (corroborated by 3 sources) - BBL Esports, Karmine Corp, Team Liquid, and Team Vitality qualified directly via the group stage. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The first week of playoffs will take place in Berlin from August 20 to August 23. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The four remaining teams after the Berlin playoffs will travel to Badalona for the continental conclusion. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona Karmine Corp won the VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona, Spain, defeating Team Liquid to qualify for Shanghai. The event marked the first VALORANT tournament held outside of Berlin. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karmine-corp-wins-vct-emea-finals-in-badalona ### 2026-08-27: Badalona hosts VCT EMEA VALORANT finals Badalona hosts the VCT EMEA Fan Fest and VALORANT Stage 2 Grand Finals, establishing the city as a major European hub for esports and digital culture. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/badalona-hosts-vct-emea-valorant-finals ### 2026-08-25: Badalona hosts VALORANT Champions Tour EMEA finals The VCT EMEA VALORANT finals are taking place in Badalona, Spain, from August 28-30, featuring top European teams competing for titles and spots in the 2026 Shanghai World Championship. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/badalona-to-host-vct-emea-stage-2-playoffs-and-champions-qualifiers ### 2026-08-22: VCT EMEA finals to be held in Badalona Four teams, including Team Liquid and Fire Flux Esports, advance to the VCT EMEA Stage 2 finals in Badalona, Spain, to compete for the continental title and qualification for VALORANT Champions 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vct-emea-finals-to-be-held-in-badalona ### 2026-08-20: VCT EMEA Stage 2 playoffs set for Berlin and Badalona Eight teams have qualified for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 playoffs. After the initial matches in Berlin from August 20-23, the final four will head to Badalona for the championship. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vct-emea-stage-2-playoffs-set-for-berlin-and-badalona ### 2026-08-13: VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-Ins see Challenger teams upset established organizations Challenger teams are disrupting the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-Ins, with upsets by Enterprise Esports, Joblife, and Fire Flux Esports challenging established organizations like FNATIC and Team Heretics. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vct-emea-stage-2-play-ins-see-challenger-teams-upset-established-organizations --- Cite as: Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vct-emea-stage-2-tournament-progression