The VCT EMEA region has set the stage for its most critical matchup of the season, a Turkish derby that will seal the fate of organizations headed to the Stage 2 Play-ins. The official announcement, made on June 30, pits Turkey’s elite Valorant squads against each other in a high-stakes qualification clash.
The results will directly seed teams into the VCT EMEA Stage 2 Play-ins, running from August 5 to 16. This crucial stage features a new 12-team double-elimination format, merging top talent from the International League and the strongest regional Challengers squads.
Three dominant organizations anchor the competition. BBL Esports enters as a proven contender with momentum from key victories in August 2025. FUT Esports brings its signature aggressive, high-tempo strategy. Eternal Fire carries the prestige of being Turkey’s most prominent international esports brand, spanning multiple titles beyond Valorant.