TL;DR:
- Stage 2 Finals Barcelona will happen from August 28–30 on the Olimpic Enviornment in Badalona.
- Saturday will characteristic a Spain vs. France creator showmatch, with Mixwell and ZeratoR main their respective groups.
- Native music artist Mushkaa will carry out her new “Villain” remix forward of Sunday’s Grand Closing.
- Followers can watch the motion through our official broadcast or one in all our on-site co-streamers.
- There’s nonetheless time to seize a last-minute ticket and expertise the motion reside in Barcelona.
The wait is sort of over. After six weeks of intense motion, the Stage 2 Finals are right here. Pack your luggage; we’re heading to Barcelona!
It’s been a stage of excessive stakes and surprising upsets. Twelve VCT EMEA groups battled by means of the common season earlier than being joined by 4 Challenger groups within the Play-Ins. The newcomers got here able to make their mark, and so they weren’t about to let the chance cross them by.
Eight groups superior to the Playoffs, however after an intense first week, solely 4 stay: FUT Esports, Karmine Corp, Crew Liquid, and Hearth Flux Esports. They are going to go head-to-head on the Olimpic Enviornment in Badalona from August 28-30, competing for the VCT EMEA Stage 2 title and a spot at VALORANT Champions 2026.
However there’s extra to the Finals than simply the matches. Followers may also get pleasure from a free-to-attend Fan Fest, creator showmatch, opening ceremony, and a particular reside efficiency from Mushkaa, alongside a spread of group activations all through the weekend.
Learn on for every thing you should know, together with the schedule, must-see moments, the place to observe, and essential venue info in case you’re becoming a member of us on the enviornment.
Occasion Schedule
The 2026 VCT EMEA season will come to a head with an action-packed three-day occasion.
- Friday, August 28, will characteristic two Greatest-of-Three matches, together with the Higher Bracket Closing. The winner will advance to Sunday’s Grand Closing and safe their spot at VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai.
- Saturday, August 29, will characteristic a Greatest-of-5 Decrease Bracket Closing to determine our second Grand Finalist and one other EMEA consultant at Champions. Earlier than the match, followers can get pleasure from a particular showmatch that includes French and Spanish creators. Extra on this under.
- Sunday, August 30, will start with the opening ceremony and a particular efficiency from Catalan artist Mushkaa, earlier than the ultimate two groups take to the stage for the Greatest-of-5 Grand Closing. The winners will carry the trophy, be topped VCT EMEA Stage 2 champions, and safe the area’s prime seed at Champions 2026.
Following the Grand Closing, the standout participant of the collection will obtain the MVP award, introduced by OMODA, VCT EMEA’s first-ever automotive sponsor.
Spain vs France: Creator Showmatch
Saturday in Barcelona is about to get a little bit spicier. Earlier than the Decrease Bracket Closing, a particular creator showmatch will carry the rivalry between Spain and France to the sector stage.
Mixwell and ZeratoR will lead Crew Spain and Crew France respectively in a Greatest-of-One showmatch at 16:00 CEST. With nationwide pleasure and bragging rights on the road, that is one matchup you gained’t wish to miss.
Crew Spain will characteristic Mixwell, SirMaza, Blackelespañolito, Borja, Viizzzm, and Nixerino, with two further gamers serving as substitutes.
Crew France will characteristic ZeratoR, MoMaN, HyP, TakaS, and CyvOph.
Ensure you have your Saturday ticket secured so you may catch the motion reside!
Have a good time Barcelona with a Particular Stay Efficiency of a basic VALORANT Anthem
To rejoice VCT EMEA heading to Barcelona, we’ve reimagined the VALORANT anthem VILLAIN (Take a Shot) with an area twist. Catalan artist Mushkaa has put her personal spin on the monitor, mixing Spanish and Catalan influences with the vitality of aggressive VALORANT.
On Sunday, Mushkaa will carry out the newly launched VILLAIN remix reside for the primary time on the sector stage. Tune in at 17:00 CEST to catch the efficiency!
Barcelona Finals Broadcast Expertise
We’re very excited to announce our unimaginable lineup of broadcast expertise for the Stage 2 Finals. Bringing their professional evaluation, enjoyable personalities, and loads of vitality to the stage and analysts’ desks, they’ll carry each second of the competitors to life.
Our VCT EMEA expertise shall be joined by a few of our Spanish broadcasters, who will current and solid the occasion in Spanish for the reside viewers!
On-Website Co-Streamers
Along with our expertise, we’re additionally having quite a lot of improbable co-streamers be part of us on-site.
Spanish:
French
English
German
Turkish
Don’t miss out and get your Finals ticket here. Will probably be a weekend to recollect!
FAQ
- Is there an age requirement to attend the occasion?
Sure. Entry is restricted to attendees aged 16 and over. VALORANT is rated PEGI 16, and anybody below the age of 16 won’t be admitted, even when accompanied by a dad or mum or authorized guardian.
- Can I carry a digital camera or recording tools?
Skilled cameras, together with cameras with interchangeable lenses should not permitted. Skilled pictures, audio recording, and video recording are additionally prohibited except permitted and accredited upfront by the occasion. Occasion workers might examine any digital camera or recording tools and prohibit its use if it conflicts with the occasion coverage.
- Are luggage or baggage allowed within the enviornment?
Baggage should be no bigger than A4 measurement and shall be checked on the safety entrance. Open-top luggage are beneficial as an alternative of backpacks to assist pace up safety checks and permit simpler storage beneath seats.
- I’m a cosplayer, what are the foundations for the sector?
Sure, cosplay is permitted and inspired, however all costumes and props should meet security necessities. Attendees should stay recognizable, have unobstructed imaginative and prescient, and have the ability to transfer safely and sit with out obstructing others.
The next should not permitted:
- Full-face or partial-face coverings, full-face paint, outsized headpieces, or distracting costume components.
- Costumes or armour made primarily from metallic or wooden.
- Sharp edges, spikes, blades, or any costume components that might injure others.
- Actual weapons, reasonable weapon replicas, firearms, air weapons, cap weapons, bows, arrows, or projectile weapons.
- Heavy, sharp, pointed, or useful props that might lower, pierce, or be used as a weapon.
- Metallic or predominantly picket prop weapons.
- Costume sticks or props longer than 1 metre.
- Liquids, gels, smoke results, hearth, explosives, air horns, cowbells, or any prop that creates a large number, extreme noise, or environmental hazard.
Props should solely be displayed as costume items and should not be utilized in a threatening or unsafe method. Non-compliant costumes or props could also be confiscated, and attendees could also be refused entry or faraway from the occasion. No altering or costume-storage services can be found.
- Can I carry meals and drinks into the sector?
No. Exterior meals and drinks should not permitted. Don’t fear, there shall be loads of choices accessible inside the sector the place you may seize meals and drinks and benefit from the occasion!
- Are there another gadgets I can’t carry into the sector?
For everybody’s security and to assist preserve the occasion pleasurable for all attendees, the next gadgets should not permitted:
- Disruptive or projectile gadgets: Laser pointers, whistles, air horns, digital noise makers, vuvuzelas, seaside balls, frisbees, bats, golf equipment, and comparable gadgets.
- Distant-controlled tools: Drones and remote-controlled plane.
- Restricted tools: Laptops, tablets, computer systems, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, and flash pictures tools.