The new 2026 VCT format integrates four regional Challengers (Tier 2) teams directly into each region's Stage 2 Play-Ins double-elimination bracket against the bottom seeds from the International League group stage, creating a realistic—though narrow—path for an underdog to reach playoffs and contend for the regional title. As of mid-August, Play-Ins are underway across Americas and Pacific with mixed early results, including competitive series from squads like KRÜ, BESTIA, and Fluxo against established sides such as MIBR and Cloud9. Recent Tier 2 form, roster stability, and stylistic matchups against fatigued or rebuilding Tier 1 teams have supported the 58.5% trader consensus on a Tier 2 victory, though the gap in experience, map pool depth, and consistency remains a significant barrier in best-of-three elimination matches.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if a Tier 2 team wins the Stage 2 playoffs of any VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The new 2026 VCT format integrates four regional Challengers (Tier 2) teams directly into each region's Stage 2 Play-Ins double-elimination bracket against the bottom seeds from the International League group stage, creating a realistic—though narrow—path for an underdog to reach playoffs and contend for the regional title. As of mid-August, Play-Ins are underway across Americas and Pacific with mixed early results, including competitive series from squads like KRÜ, BESTIA, and Fluxo against established sides such as MIBR and Cloud9. Recent Tier 2 form, roster stability, and stylistic matchups against fatigued or rebuilding Tier 1 teams have supported the 58.5% trader consensus on a Tier 2 victory, though the gap in experience, map pool depth, and consistency remains a significant barrier in best-of-three elimination matches.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if a Tier 2 team wins the Stage 2 playoffs of any VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Aug 17, 2026, 11:51 PM ET
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$21Market Opened
Aug 17, 2026, 11:51 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if a Tier 2 team wins the Stage 2 playoffs of any VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The new 2026 VCT format integrates four regional Challengers (Tier 2) teams directly into each region's Stage 2 Play-Ins double-elimination bracket against the bottom seeds from the International League group stage, creating a realistic—though narrow—path for an underdog to reach playoffs and contend for the regional title. As of mid-August, Play-Ins are underway across Americas and Pacific with mixed early results, including competitive series from squads like KRÜ, BESTIA, and Fluxo against established sides such as MIBR and Cloud9. Recent Tier 2 form, roster stability, and stylistic matchups against fatigued or rebuilding Tier 1 teams have supported the 58.5% trader consensus on a Tier 2 victory, though the gap in experience, map pool depth, and consistency remains a significant barrier in best-of-three elimination matches.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if a Tier 2 team wins the Stage 2 playoffs of any VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
A Tier 2 team means any team that is not one of the partnered (franchised) organizations of a VCT 2026 international league (Americas, EMEA, Pacific, or China). Whether the organization holds league partner status is the sole determinant. Teams that entered their league's Stage 2 through the Play-In path as Challengers or National Competition participants are examples of Tier 2 teams. Partnership status will be assessed as of the start of the relevant league's Stage 2.
Winning Stage 2 means being declared the champion of a league's VCT 2026 Stage 2 championship bracket, whatever specific format that league uses to conclude its Stage 2. Winning a group, a Play-In, or any individual match will not qualify.
If a Tier 2 team wins any league's Stage 2, this market will resolve to "Yes" immediately. A champion's Tier 2 status is determined by the facts as of the start of that league's Stage 2, regardless of when those facts are confirmed; only the champion declaration itself must occur within the timeframe below.
This market will remain open until every league that has not been cancelled has declared its Stage 2 champion, or until September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, whichever comes first. If every non-cancelled league declares a champion and none is a Tier 2 team, this market will resolve to "No". If any league has not declared a champion by September 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve based on the champions declared by that time, resolving to "No" if none is a Tier 2 team. If no league declares a Stage 2 champion by that time, this market will resolve 50-50.
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Riot Games and the VALORANT Champions Tour; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$21Market Opened
Aug 17, 2026, 11:51 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The new 2026 VCT format integrates four regional Challengers (Tier 2) teams directly into each region's Stage 2 Play-Ins double-elimination bracket against the bottom seeds from the International League group stage, creating a realistic—though narrow—path for an underdog to reach playoffs and contend for the regional title. As of mid-August, Play-Ins are underway across Americas and Pacific with mixed early results, including competitive series from squads like KRÜ, BESTIA, and Fluxo against established sides such as MIBR and Cloud9. Recent Tier 2 form, roster stability, and stylistic matchups against fatigued or rebuilding Tier 1 teams have supported the 58.5% trader consensus on a Tier 2 victory, though the gap in experience, map pool depth, and consistency remains a significant barrier in best-of-three elimination matches.
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