# Global Esports wins VCT Pacific Stage 2 title > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vct-pacific-stage-2-playoffs > Updated: 2026-09-04T13:31:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The VCT Pacific Stage 2 playoffs in Busan have concluded, determining the final participants for VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai. Global Esports secured the VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 championship by completing a 3-2 reverse sweep against Nongshim RedForce in the grand final. After losing the first two maps on Sunset and Split, Global Esports won three consecutive maps on Abyss, Lotus, and Haven to claim the title. South Korean player Go Kyung-won, known as ‘UdoTan’, was named the Finals MVP. This victory earns Global Esports a direct qualification spot for the Shanghai tournament. The winning roster includes Filipino players Xavier ‘xavi8k’ Juan and Patrick ‘PatMen’ Mendoza, who will join Adrian ‘invy’ Reyes of Paper Rex as Philippine representatives at the upcoming world championship. Nongshim RedForce, which had previously secured qualification by defeating Global Esports in the upper bracket final, was unable to maintain their lead during the grand final series. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Global Esports wins VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 title Global Esports won the VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 2 title by completing a 3-2 reverse sweep against Nongshim RedForce in Busan, qualifying for the VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/t1-advances-to-vct-pacific-lower-final-after-defeating-varrel ### 2026-08-27: VCT playoffs: Nongshim RedForce and NRG advance in Pacific and Americas VCT Pacific playoffs see Nongshim RedForce and Global Esports advance to the upper final, while NRG and 100 Thieves secure spots in the VCT Americas upper final in São Paulo. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vct-playoffs-nongshim-redforce-and-nrg-advance-in-pacific-and-americas --- Cite as: Global Esports wins VCT Pacific Stage 2 title. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vct-pacific-stage-2-playoffs