The EWC 2026 groups on VALORANT are announced

The organizers of the 2026 Esports World Cup held a draw for VALORANT group stage. Sixteen teams were divided into four groups. Quartet A includes EDG, RRQ, 100 Thieves, BBL; group B – PRX, Vitality, KC, NRG; C – G2, Gentle Mates, XLG, NS RedForce; D – Heretics, MIBR.LOS, Global Esports, AG.AL.

The stage matches will be held from July 2 to July 7, 2026 in GSL format (Bo3). Two of the best teams from each group will get into the playoffs (Single-Elimination), which will take place on July 9-12 and will end with a Bo5 grand final.