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Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona

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2026-08-28 17:15 UTC → 2026-09-03 20:48 UTC · added removed

Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression Finals in Badalona

The VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progressed from the play-in phase to the determination of the playoff field. During the play-ins, several Challenger teams caused upsets against established tier-one organizations, including Enterprise Esports, Joblife, and Fire Flux Esports. Following these matches, the eight teams for concluded in Badalona, Spain, with Karmine Corp emerging as the playoffs were finalized. Enterprise Esports, FUT Esports, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Fire Flux Esports advanced through champion. In the play-ins to join directly qualified teams BBL Esports, grand final, Karmine Corp, Team Liquid, and Corp defeated Team Vitality. The double-elimination playoffs began in Berlin, Liquid with survivors advancing to a continental final in Badalona. As the playoffs reached 3-1 scoreline, successfully securing their final stages, four teams remained in contention qualification for the continental title: FUT Esports, Karmine Corp, Team Liquid, and Fire Flux Esports. Team Liquid advanced after defeating Enterprise Esports and Eintracht Frankfurt, while Fire Flux Esports secured a victory over BBL Esports. VALORANT Champions tournament in Shanghai. The championship matches are scheduled to take place from August 28 to August 30 event, held at the Palau Olímpic in Badalona, Spain. Olímpic, saw significant attendance with over 8,000 tickets sold. This marks tournament marked a milestone for the circuit as the first time the European circuit's final phase has moved from Berlin to Spanish territory. Organized by 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 integrates competitive gaming with music and culture, featuring a Fan Zone and a performance by Catalan artist Mushkaa, who will perform a version of the VALORANT anthem, ‘Villain’, before the grand final. These finals will determine model is intended to “engage diverse communities across Europe, the EMEA champion Middle East, North Africa, and establish qualification spots Turkey,” noting Barcelona’s robust fan culture as a primary factor for VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai. In the current bracket, FUT Esports and Karmine Corp are set to face each other in the upper bracket final. The winner location choice. This tournament serves as part of that match will secure both a place in the grand final and direct qualification transitional period for the Shanghai championship. Meanwhile, Team Liquid and Fire Flux Esports remain competitive scene, with Riot Games indicating that significant structural changes are expected in the lower bracket, facing elimination if they lose their upcoming matches. year.

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  1. 2026-09-03 20:48 UTC Karmine Corp wins VCT EMEA Finals in Badalona
  2. 2026-08-28 17:15 UTC VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression
  3. 2026-08-27 07:54 UTC VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression
  4. 2026-08-25 09:53 UTC VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression
  5. 2026-08-24 18:51 UTC VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression
  6. 2026-08-20 10:53 UTC VCT EMEA Stage 2 tournament progression

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