Riot Games has unveiled the teams slated to compete in VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026, in addition to detailing the event’s initial bracket.
Scheduled to take place from February 19th through 25th, this mid-season competition will bring together both VCT EMEA and Challengers EMEA squads.
Invitations were extended to the six leading teams from VCT EMEA Kickoff 2026, excluding those who secured spots in VALORANT Masters Santiago, as well as various teams from Challengers EMEA sub-regions.
Nevertheless, given that Riot Games did not enforce participation in the event, Fnatic and Team Heretics opted not to take part.
Consequently, the following organizations are set to compete in VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026:
| VCT EMEA Teams | Challengers EMEA Teams |
| Team Vitality | FOKUS |
| FUT Esport | UCAM Esport |
| Karmine Corp | Joblife |
| GIANTX | Enterprise Esports |
| NAVI | Team Stallions |
| ULF Esports | Beşiktaş Esports |
VALORANT EMEA Clash Initial Bracket and Tournament Structure
The twelve competing squads are divided into Alpha and Omega pools, with each containing three VCT and three Challengers rosters. The four highest-ranking VCT teams from EMEA Kickoff automatically advanced to Round 2 of the integrated double-elimination system.
The remaining two VCT squads were seeded into Round 1, assigned to distinct groups, and any team defeated in the Upper Bracket will transition to the Lower Bracket of the alternate group.
The initial match pairings are listed underneath:
Alpha Group
Upper Stage 1
- Match 1: FOKUS vs UCAM Esport
- Match 2: FUT Esports vs Joblife
Upper Stage 2
- Match 1: Team Vitality vs Winner of Upper Round 1 Match 1
- Match 2: Karmine Corp vs Winner of Upper Round 1 Match 2
Omega Group
Upper Stage 1
- Match 1: Enterprise Esports vs Team Stallions
- Match 2: ULF Esports vs Beşiktaş Esports
Upper Stage 2
- Match 1: GIANTX vs Winner of Upper Round 1 Match 1
- Match 2: NAVI vs Winner of Upper Round 1 Match 2
Every match will be broadcast live across VCT EMEA’s official Twitch and YouTube platforms.
The initial details regarding VALORANT EMEA Clash 2026 pairings and inaugural contests were first shared on Esports Insider.
