How to Watch VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30)
VCT EMEA · Berlin, Germany · Thursday, August 20, 2026. Here's the start time and where to stream.
▶ Watch on Twitch- EventVCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30)
- LeagueVCT EMEA
- StageStage 2 · Playoffs
- DateThursday, August 20, 2026
- Start timeTBD
- Watch onTwitch ↗Free
How to watch VCT EMEA
VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) — VCT EMEA in Berlin, Germany — is set for Thursday, August 20, 2026. VCT EMEA streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
Platform: VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) streams on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
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Where to watch VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) — every stream
The official broadcast plus the major VCT EMEA co-streams & watch parties.
Official broadcastWatch ↗
FNS Watch partyEN co-stream, ex-pro; most-watched co-streamer of Valorant Champions 2025 (3.87M hours watched)Watch ↗
tarik Watch partyEN co-stream, ex-CS/Val pro; long-time top Valorant co-streamer, 2.2M+ hours at Champions 2025Watch ↗
ohnePixel Watch partyEN/DE co-stream, CS2 creator; highest peak (146K) co-streamer at Champions 2025Watch ↗
Mixwell Watch partyES (Spanish) co-stream, ex-pro; notable Champions 2025 co-streamerWatch ↗
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About VCT EMEA
VCT EMEA is the Europe/Middle East/Africa international league of the VALORANT Champions Tour, played from the Riot Games Arena in Berlin since 2023. For Stage 2 2026 (Jul 15–Aug 30) the league leaves Berlin for a finals weekend for the first time, heading to the Olimpic Arena in Badalona near Barcelona (Aug 28–30). Team Heretics and Team Vitality entered as the top seeds from Stage 1. The top 2 teams qualify for VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai.
VCT EMEA — key facts
Past VCT EMEA champions
| Year | Champion | Winning roster |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Team Heretics | benjyfishy · Boo · RieNs · Wo0t · KoshmarasVCT 2026 EMEA League Stage 1. |
| 2026 | BBL Esports | Rose · lovers rock · Loita · Lar0k · CrewenVCT 2026 EMEA League Kickoff. In-game IDs 'Rose'/'lovers rock' per Liquipedia. |
| 2025 | Team Liquid | nAts · keiko · kamo · paTiTek · trexxVCT 2025 EMEA League Stage 2. |
Frequently asked questions
What time does VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) start?
VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) (VCT EMEA) is scheduled for a time still to be announced on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Times are US Eastern — the live schedule at EsportsLive.net converts them to your local zone.
Where can I watch VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30)?
VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) streams free on the league's official Twitch channel — no subscription needed.
How can I stream VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) live?
You can stream it on the official Twitch channel (free) — web, mobile, consoles and smart TVs.
Where is VCT EMEA · Playoffs begin (Aug 20–30) held?
The event is held in Berlin, Germany.
How big is the VCT EMEA prize pool?
$250,000 USD
What is the VCT EMEA format?
Group Stage (two 6-team round-robin groups, Bo3, Jul 15–Aug 2) → Play-Ins (12-team double elimination incl. 4 Challengers teams, Aug 5–16) → Playoffs (double elimination, Aug 20–30; Lower Final & Grand Final Bo5). Top 2 qualify for Champions 2026.
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