Xi Lai Gaming has eliminated G2 Esports from the upper bracket at VCT Masters London 2026. The Chinese Valorant team secured a best-of-three victory on June 13, advancing to face fellow Chinese powerhouse EDward Gaming in the next round.
Founded in 2023, Xi Lai Gaming achieved this milestone through rapid competitive development. After winning the VCT China Ascension tournament in 2024, the roster of happywei, Lysoar, WsLeo, Rarga, and NoMan navigated the Masters London Swiss stage with victories over Dragon Ranger Gaming and Global Esports.
The upcoming match against EDward Gaming marks a significant shift in the international landscape. All-Chinese upper bracket matches were rare just a year ago, but both teams have now earned their positions through victories over global opposition. A win would represent Xi Lai Gaming’s deepest run in an international event.
For G2 Esports, the loss forces a drop to the lower bracket where they face elimination in every subsequent match. Meanwhile, Xi Lai Gaming stands as proof of the VCT ecosystem's merit-based mobility, reaching the global elite through performance rather than franchise fees.