The VCT EMEA Stage 2 has launched with three of its most-watched matches exceeding 100,000 peak concurrent viewers, according to tournament data. The competition, which runs from July 15 to August 31, features 12 teams from Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East competing for Championship Points and qualification slots for VALORANT Champions Shanghai.
Viewer Peaks and Audience Reach in Opening Week
Audience metrics for the first week show a strong community response, with three specific matchups crossing the six-figure viewer threshold. The highest peak occurred during the match between Gentle Mates and PCIFIC Esports, which reached 103,454 viewers. This was followed by the clash between FUT Esports and Gentle Mates at 101,597 viewers, and the encounter between FNATIC and GIANTX, which drew 100,604 viewers.
Early Results and Team Performance
Karmine Corp emerged as a primary protagonist of the opening week, securing a flawless start. The organization won both of its initial series—against Eternal Fire and GIANTX—without dropping a single map.
Other notable results from the first five days of play include:
- NAVI opened with a 2-0 victory over FUT Esports.
- Eternal Fire recorded a surprise 2-0 win against Team Liquid.
- FNATIC secured a 2-0 win against GIANTX.
- Team Liquid recovered from its early loss by defeating Team Heretics 2-0.
- BBL Esports finished the week with a clear 2-0 victory over Team Vitality.
Team Vitality experienced mixed results, winning a tight 2-1 series against NAVI before falling to BBL Esports. Gentle Mates began with a 2-1 win over PCIFIC Esports but later lost 2-0 to FUT Esports.
Week One Match Score Summary
| Date | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|
| July 15 | NAVI vs. FUT Esports | 2-0 |
| July 15 | Eternal Fire vs. Team Liquid | 2-0 |
| July 16 | FNATIC vs. GIANTX | 2-0 |
| July 16 | Gentle Mates vs. PCIFIC Esports | 2-1 |
| July 17 | Karmine Corp vs. Eternal Fire | 2-0 |
| July 17 | Team Vitality vs. NAVI | 2-1 |
| July 18 | FUT Esports vs. Gentle Mates | 2-0 |
| July 18 | Team Liquid vs. Team Heretics | 2-0 |
| July 19 | Karmine Corp vs. GIANTX | 2-0 |
| July 19 | BBL Esports vs. Team Vitality | 2-0 |
Upcoming High-Stakes Matchups
The second week of competition features several series that will likely dictate the standings for playoff contention. On July 22, FNATIC will face Karmine Corp in a match regarded as one of the premier duels of the regular phase, while FUT Esports takes on PCIFIC Esports.
The schedule for the remainder of the week includes:
- July 23: Eternal Fire vs. Team Heretics and Gentle Mates vs. NAVI.
- July 24: Team Liquid vs. FNATIC and FUT Esports vs. BBL Esports.
- Weekend: Eternal Fire vs. GIANTX, BBL Esports vs. NAVI, and Team Heretics vs. Karmine Corp.
Because these matches determine the accumulation of Championship Points, the results of the second week are critical for teams aiming to secure a spot in VALORANT Champions Shanghai.
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