North American esports powerhouse ENVY has triumphantly earned a coveted spot in the 2026 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT). This achievement followed their spectacular victory at the VCT Ascension Americas 2025 Grand Final. The team faced off against the formidable TSM in a gripping rematch, securing a 3-1 win, and thus marking their ascent to the next level of competitive VALORANT.
ENVY’s Ascension to VCT 2026
ENVY’s journey through the VCT Ascension Americas was nothing short of thrilling. They commenced their campaign with a decisive 2-0 victory over 9z Team. However, a setback ensued with a 1-2 defeat to TSM, compelling ENVY to overcome Stellae Gaming 2-1 to remain in contention. From there, ENVY delivered an impressive playoff performance, defeating Team Solid and exacting revenge on TSM in the Upper Bracket Final. The Grand Final against TSM was a rollercoaster, with both teams claiming a map each before ENVY surged ahead, clinching victory with dominant performances on Bind and Ascent. Four ENVY members notably achieved over 60 kills during the series, underscoring their dominance.
Who Are the Other VCT Ascension Teams?
As the global VCT Ascension 2025 tournaments concluded, several teams have emerged to join the VCT’s partner teams for the upcoming 2026 season. These teams include ULF Esports and BBL PCFIC from VCT EMEA, SLT Seongnam and Nongshim Redforce from VCT Pacific, Dragon Ranger Gaming from VCT China, and, of course, ENVY representing VCT Americas. Fans eagerly await the January showcase when these rising stars will compete in the annual Kickoff competitions.