The upcoming 2026 VCT Pacific Kickoff promises to be an exhilarating start to the competitive season for VALORANT enthusiasts. As the grand opening event, it will gather top teams from across the Pacific region. Fans can look forward to intense matches and the introduction of an exciting new format.
Exciting Details and Participants
The tournament is scheduled to take place from January 22nd to February 15th at the Sangam Colosseum in South Korea. It will feature 10 partnered organizations alongside two Ascension squads, all vying for a coveted spot at the VALORANT Masters Santiago. The Pacific Kickoff will unveil a fresh triple-elimination format with upper, middle, and lower brackets. Teams like T1, Paper Rex, DRX, and RRQ receive a direct bye to the second round of the upper bracket due to their prior qualifications in 2025.
Matchups and Championship Points
Here are the highly anticipated opening matchups, with the exact dates yet to be finalized:
- Match 1: Nongshim RedForce vs Team Secret
- Match 2: ZETA DIVISION vs FULL SENSE
- Match 3: VARREL vs Global Esports
- Match 4: DetonatioN FocusMe vs Gen.G Esports
- Match 5: T1 vs Winner of Match 1
- Match 6: DRX vs Winner of Match 2
- Match 7: Paper Rex vs Winner of Match 3
- Match 8: RRQ vs Winner of Match 4
The victorious teams from each bracket will earn their place at Masters Santiago, running from February 28th to March 15th. Additionally, the top four teams will secure Championship Points crucial for VALORANT Champions 2026 Shanghai qualifications:
- 1st Place: 4 Championship Points
- 2nd Place: 3 Championship Points
- 3rd Place: 2 Championship Points
- 4th Place: 1 Championship Point
Fans can catch all the action live on VCT Pacific’s official Twitch and YouTube channels or enjoy the games through their favorite content creators’ streams.