SLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce have certified for the 2026 VCT Pacific by reaching high two locations at Ascension Pacific.
Whereas SLT is a brand new entry to the Worldwide League, NS might be a part of it for the second time.
This brings the entire 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 collection, whereas Nongshim RedForce, alternatively, fought its method via the decrease bracket to succeed in the Tier 1 scene.
“Lastly, SLT Seongnam is getting into 2026 #VCTPacific. Subsequent 12 months, we are going to come again with a fiercer and stronger efficiency!” introduced SLT Seongnam on X (Twitter).
“We want to specific our honest gratitude to all our followers who continued to help and imagine 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 related advantages equivalent to monetary help, VCT capsules, and extra.
Nonetheless, these won’t 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 12 months, VCT Americas will welcome just one workforce from Ascension this 12 months, 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.
In the case of China, Xi Lai Gaming completed above Dragon Ranger Gaming at Champions Paris, sending DRG again to Ascension. Nonetheless, DRG has fought its method again into the Worldwide League by profitable Ascension for the second time.
