G2 Esports Secures VALORANT Champions 2026 Berth, LOUD Still Alive in Americas

G2 Esports has punched its ticket to VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai, China, following the conclusion of the latest round of VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs action.

LOUD also remains in contention, continuing their run through the bracket as the field narrows to four teams.

The playoff field began with eight organisations competing for the Americas title and a spot at the year's biggest international event.

As reported by VLR.gg, G2 and MIBR had earlier eliminated FURIA and Evil Geniuses from the competition, setting up the decisive later rounds that confirmed G2's qualification for Shanghai.

Eight Teams, One Destination

The Americas Stage 2 playoff bracket featured LOUD, FURIA, Leviatán, MIBR, NRG, 100 Thieves, G2 Esports, and Evil Geniuses, according to coverage from thespike.gg. Only two teams would reach the Grand Finals, held in São Paulo, Brazil.

G2 and Evil Geniuses entered from the lower bracket, meaning a single loss would have sent them home immediately.

G2 survived that pressure. Evil Geniuses did not.

Brazilian Rivalry Plays Out

One of the most anticipated matchups of the opening rounds was the all-Brazilian clash between LOUD and FURIA.

Thespike.gg noted LOUD holds a meaningful head-to-head advantage over their compatriots, though FURIA arrived on a three-match winning streak heading into the series. LOUD ultimately advanced, keeping their championship aspirations alive.

MIBR also progressed through the lower bracket after earlier falling to Leviatán, the Masters London 2026 winners, who had beaten MIBR 2-0 in their most recent meeting prior to the playoffs.

Leviatán entered as favourites given their recent consistency, and their form held through that earlier contest.

Upper Bracket Teams Get a Head Start

NRG and 100 Thieves bypassed the opening rounds entirely, advancing directly to the upper bracket semifinals.

100 Thieves' position in the upper bracket meant they entered the semifinals without having played a match in the earlier stages of the playoffs, carrying a clean slate and the advantage of no elimination pressure.

What Remains

With G2 confirmed for Shanghai and LOUD still competing, the Americas region's final slots at VALORANT Champions 2026 are taking shape.

The Grand Finals will be held in São Paulo, and the remaining teams, including LOUD, MIBR, NRG, and 100 Thieves, are still fighting for the title and the remaining international spots.

FURIA and Evil Geniuses are eliminated. The season is over for both organisations.

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