{"id":14860,"date":"2026-04-21T14:13:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/?p=14860"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:13:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:13:59","slug":"vct-2026-stage-1-betting-predictions-all-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thunderpick.io\/blog\/vct-2026-stage-1-betting-predictions-all-regions","title":{"rendered":"VCT 2026 Stage 1 Betting Predictions: All Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With Masters Santiago<\/a> in the rearview mirror, the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) 2026<\/a> is heating up once again. All four primary VALORANT esports regions (EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China) are primed for the VCT 2026 Stage 1 events, and so are we.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in and discuss the important details of all four VCT 2026 Stage 1 tournaments, including the teams, schedule, format, and who we think could take home the top spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong> All outright winner odds from the four VCT 2026 Stage 1 events quoted are accurate as of March 26, 2026, and are subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VCT 2026 Stage 1 Format & Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Running throughout April and May, each VCT 2026 Stage 1 regional tournament has its own schedule (more on that shortly), is hosted by Riot Games, and takes place on LAN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each event features the 12 best teams from their respective region, fighting for three spots at Masters London 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the regional events start with a Group Stage, featuring two Single-Round Robin<\/a> groups of six teams each. All matches are best-of-three in the Group Stage, and the top four teams advance to the Playoffs Stage. The VCT 2026 Stage 1 events feature a double-elimination Playoffs Stage, where the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final matches are best-of-five, and all other matches are best-of-three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMEA, Pacific, and Americas will have group winners advance to the Upper Bracket Semifinals, 2nd and 3rd-place teams to Round 1 of the Upper Bracket, and 4th-place teams to Round 1 of the Lower Bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VCT 2026 China Stage 1 tournament features additional ranking matches after the Group Stage, which determine teams\u2019 placements in the Playoffs Stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VCT Points Distribution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Teams also earn VCT points, which will help them qualify for the crowning Champions 2026 tournament at the end of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placement<\/strong><\/td>VCT Points <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1st place<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr>
2nd place<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
3rd place<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
4th place<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For every Group Stage match a team wins, they earn an additional one (1) VCT point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1 Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Americas Stage 1 tournament takes place on LAN at Riot Games Arena in Los Angeles. The Group Stage runs from April 10 to May 10, and the Playoffs Stage runs from May 14 to 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teams At VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Check out the 12 teams that are competing at VCT 2026 Americas Stage 1, outlined below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n