SLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce have certified for the 2026 VCT Pacific by attaining high two locations at Ascension Pacific.
Whereas SLT is a brand new entry to the Worldwide League, NS will probably be a part of it for the second time.
This brings the whole variety of South Korean groups in VCT Pacific to 5 out of 12.
SLT Seongnam was unstoppable all through the match and didn’t lose a single sequence, whereas Nongshim RedForce, then again, fought its approach by the decrease bracket to succeed in the Tier 1 scene.
“Lastly, SLT Seongnam is getting into 2026 #VCTPacific. Subsequent yr, we are going to come again with a fiercer and stronger efficiency!” introduced SLT Seongnam on X (Twitter).
“We wish to categorical our honest gratitude to all our followers who continued to help and consider in Nongshim RedForce all through difficult instances. Nongshim RedForce will proceed to maneuver ahead, aiming even larger,” NS shared.
Each Ascension groups will compete alongside the partnered groups and obtain comparable advantages similar to monetary help, VCT capsules, and extra.
Nonetheless, these is not going to be the one Challengers groups that followers will see in VCT, as the highest VCL 2026 squads will obtain direct invitations to the Stage 2 Playoffs for an opportunity to compete for a slot at VALORANT Champions.
Different VCT Ascension Occasions
With G2 Esports extending its keep in VCT for one more yr, VCT Americas will welcome just one group from Ascension this yr, whereas Ascension EMEA will promote two new organisations. Each tournaments will conclude on October twenty seventh; nonetheless, ULF Esports from EMEA have already secured a spot in VCT.
On the subject of China, Xi Lai Gaming completed above Dragon Ranger Gaming at Champions Paris, sending DRG again to Ascension. Nonetheless, DRG has fought its approach again into the Worldwide League by successful Ascension for the second time.
