Global Esports Wins VCT Pacific Stage 2 With Reverse Sweep
Global Esports won the VCT Pacific Stage 2 championship on September 6, 2026, after a 3-2 reverse sweep of Nongshim RedForce in the Grand Final.
Global Esports claimed its first-ever VCT championship on September 6, 2026. The team completed a dramatic 3-2 reverse sweep against Nongshim RedForce in the Grand Final of VCT Pacific Stage 2, held at the Sajik Arena in Busan, South Korea. The win secures Global Esports a direct seed into VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai.
Nongshim RedForce had seized a commanding lead. They took the first two maps of the best-of-five series, winning Sunset 13-11 and then dominating Split 13-2. The momentum shifted on the third map. Global Esports found their footing to win Abyss 13-10 and then Lotus 13-5, tying the series and forcing a decisive fifth map. On Haven, Global Esports closed out the match 13-10 to complete the comeback.
The Grand Final Result
The two teams had faced off just two days prior in the Upper Final, where Nongshim RedForce won 2-1. That loss sent Global Esports to the Lower Bracket, where they defeated T1 by a 3-1 scoreline to earn their Grand Final rematch. The full map results for the championship series were as follows:
| Map | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset | Nongshim RedForce | 13-11 |
| Split | Nongshim RedForce | 13-2 |
| Abyss | Global Esports | 13-10 |
| Lotus | Global Esports | 13-5 |
| Haven | Global Esports | 13-10 |
MVP UdoTan and Player Performance
Go "UdoTan" Kyung-won was named the Most Valuable Player of the Grand Final. He was awarded the VCT Pacific Golden Mouse, a trophy featuring 3.2 carats of natural flawless diamonds from Pulsar Gaming Gears. UdoTan finished the series with an average combat score of 220, a figure close behind Nongshim RedForce's Dambi, who led with a score of 224. The report notes that every Global Esports player rotated through multiple agents across the five maps. Kr1stal and PatMen each played five different agents, using one per map.
The Team's Path Through the Tournament
Global Esports' road to the title began in Group Alpha, where they finished second with a 3-2 record. They opened with 2 0 wins over Rex Regum Qeon and FULL SENSE. Losses followed against Nongshim RedForce and Gen.G Esports, both by a 1-2 score. The team closed the group stage with a 2-0 sweep of ZETA DIVISION.
In the Playoffs, Global Esports secured its first-ever playoff victory over KIWOOM DRX, winning 2-1 in Upper Bracket Round 1. They then swept VARREL 2-0 in the Upper Semifinals before falling to Nongshim RedForce in the Upper Final. The Lower Bracket run included a 3-1 victory over T1 in the Lower Final, setting the stage for the championship rematch.
Prize Distribution and Champions Qualification
The victory earned Global Esports a prize of US$100,000. More importantly, it secured the team's spot as the VCT Pacific region's first seed for VALORANT Champions 2026. As runners-up, Nongshim RedForce received US$65,000 in prize money. They will also travel to Shanghai as the Pacific region's second seed for the global championship event.
