NRG, Leviatán, 100 Thieves, and LOUD secure playoff spots in VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2

The VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 group stage is in the books, and two teams made it look almost boring. NRG Esports rolled through Group Alpha without dropping a single series, finishing at a pristine 5-0, while Leviatán posted a 4-1 record to claim the group’s second playoff berth.

On the other side of the bracket, 100 Thieves and LOUD clawed their way out of Group Omega, both advancing to join NRG and Leviatán in the playoff bracket that begins August 27.

Group Alpha: NRG’s dominance and Leviatán’s consistency

Leviatán, the Argentine organization that turned heads at Masters London earlier in 2026, proved that its Stage 1 momentum wasn’t a fluke. A 4-1 record is a strong foundation heading into the elimination rounds.

The road to Champions Shanghai

The VCT 2026 Americas Stage 2 runs from July 16 through September 6, with playoffs kicking off on August 27. The tournament carries a $250,000 prize pool, but for these four teams, the real currency is circuit points.

Every match from here feeds into the broader qualification picture for Champions Shanghai, the culmination of the 2026 Valorant competitive season.

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