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VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1: Schedule, Tickets, Where to Watch, and More

VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1: Schedule, Tickets, Where to Watch, and More

Valorant
Adarsh J. KumarAdarsh J. Kumar

20 Mar, 2026, 21:26

Following VALORANT Masters Santiago, all Tier 1 teams have returned to their respective regions to compete in the first stage of the international leagues. VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1 will see the region's 12 teams battle for valuable Championship Points and three highly coveted slots for Masters London. The league kicks off on April 3, with the Grand Final scheduled for May 17.

VALORANT fans can catch all the action in-person at the Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea, and also live on stream in various languages. Below is everything we know so far about VCT 2026 Pacific Stage 1, including its ticket pricing, schedule, livestream details, and more.

Teams & Rosters 

Group Alpha

Teams

Players

Nongshim RedForce

Dambi, Francis, Ivy, Rb, Xross

Paper Rex

d4v41, f0rsakeN, invy, Jinggg, something

DRX

BeYN, free1ng, HYUNMIN, Hermes, MaKo, Yong

Global Esports

autumn, Kr1stal, PatMen, UdoTan, xavi8k

Gen.G Esports

Ash, Karon, Lakia, t3xture, ZynX

Team Secret

BerserX, JessieVash, kellyS, Sylvan, TenTen

Group Omega

Teams

Players

T1

BuZz, carpe, iZu, Meteor, Munchkin, stax

Rex Regum Qeon

crazyguy, Jemkin, Kushy, monyet, xffero

DetonatioN FocusMe

akame, Caedye, Meiy, SSeeS, yatsuka

FULL SENSE

JitboyS, killua, Leviathan, Primmie, thyy

ZETA DIVISION

Absol, eKo, SugarZ3ro, SyouTa, Xdll 

VARREL

C1ndeR, Klaus, oonzmlp, XuNa, zexy 

Format
VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1 Format

Group Stage 

The league will begin with a Group Stage featuring two single-round robin groups. Each group consists of six teams, with all teams playing one another in best-of-three matches.

The top four teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, with their final group standings determining their seeding. The two group winners advance directly to the Upper Semifinals, while the second- and third-place teams enter the playoffs in Upper Round 1. The fourth-place teams, meanwhile, face a slight disadvantage and must start their playoff run from the lower bracket, in Lower Round 1.

Playoffs

The playoff stage will feature a double-elimination bracket. Of the eight qualified teams, six will start in the upper bracket, while two will begin in the lower bracket. All matches will be best-of-three, with the exception of the Lower Final and Grand Final, which will be best-of-five. Ultimately, the top three teams will earn a spot at Masters London, scheduled for June 2026.

VCT Pacific Stage 1 Schedule

VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1 Group Stage Schedule

Week 1

Friday, April 3rd

  • Gen.G vs Global Esports: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • T1 vs VARREL: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Saturday, April 4th

  • Nongshim RedForce vs Paper Rex: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • FULL SENSE vs DetonatioN FocusMe: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Sunday, April 5th

  • Team Secret vs DRX:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Rex Regum Qeon vs ZETA DIVISION: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Week 2

Friday, April 10th

  • Detonation FocusMe vs T1: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Nongshim RedForce vs DRX: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Saturday, April 11th

  • Team Secret vs Global Esports:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Rex Regum Qeon vs VARREL: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Sunday, April 12th 

  • FULL SENSE vs ZETA DIVISION:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Gen.G vs Paper Rex: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Week 3

Friday, April 17th

  • FULL SENSE vs VARREL:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Team Secret vs Paper Rex: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Saturday, April 18th

  • DRX vs Global Esports: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • ZETA DIVISION vs DetonatioN FocusMe: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Sunday, April 19th

  • Rex Regum Qeon vs T1:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Nongshim RedForce vs Gen.G: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Week 4

Friday, April 24th

  • Rex Regum Qeon vs FULL SENSE: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Paper Rex vs Global Esports: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Saturday, April 25th

  • Gen.G vs DRX: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Detonation FocusMe vs VARREL: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Sunday, April 26th

  • T1 vs ZETA DIVISION: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Nongshim RedForce vs Team Secret: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Week 5

Friday, May 1st

  • Gen.G vs Team Secret: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • VARREL vs ZETA DIVISION: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Saturday, May 2nd 

  • T1 vs FULL SENSE: 1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Nongshim RedForce vs Global Esports: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Sunday, May 3rd

  • Paper Rex vs DRX:  1 am PDT/ 10 am CEST/ 4 pm SGT

  • Rex Regum Qeon vs DetonatioN FocusMe: 3 am PDT/ 12 pm CEST/ 6 pm SGT

Playoff Bracket

We don't have the playoff schedule yet, but here's what the double-elimination bracket looks like:

VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1 Playoff Bracket

VCT Pacific Stage 1 Tickets 

Ticket sales for Pacific Stage 1 are now live. Fans in Korea can get hold of tickets here.

International attendees can get their tickets here. 

Tickets for each match are priced between 12,000 KRW (~$8) and 25,000 KRW (~$17). Here are more details:

Regular games (April 3 - May 3)

  • Standard Seat: 15,000 KRW (~$10)

  • Obstructed View Seat: 12,000 KRW (~$8)

  • Wheelchair Seat: 12,000 KRW (~$8)

Playoff games on Days 1-4 (May 7, 8, 9, 10)

  • Standard Seat: 25,000 KRW (~$17)

  • Obstructed View Seat: 20,000 KRW (~$14)

  • Wheelchair Seat: 20,000 KRW (~$14)

Ticket sales for matches taking place from May 10-17 have not yet begun. Additionally, daily and weekly passes are not available; tickets must be purchased per match.

Note that an additional 1,000 KRW booking fee will be applied, and tickets are limited to a maximum of four per person.

Where to Watch VCT Pacific 2026 Stage 1 

VCT Pacific League Stage 1 will be broadcast live in English on Twitch, YouTube, and SOOP. Additional language streams include Korean, Japanese, Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Thai:

You can also follow the action on the Strafe Esports tournament page as the VALORANT Pacific Stage 1 unfolds.

Check out Strafe Esports for all the latest VALORANT news and our X account for the latest content and coverage. Also, stay tuned to Strafe YouTube for exclusive interviews, press conferences, and more.

Featured Image Credit: Riot Games

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