MIBR GC sweeps FENNEL Female in VCT Game Changers playoffs

MIBR GC defeated FENNEL Female 2-0 on Thursday 22 October in the first upper-bracket match of the VCT Game Changers Championship 2026 playoffs. The Brazilian squad did not drop a single map, extending their winning streak and securing a Saturday 24 October clash with G2 Gozen. Both opening playoff series ended without a deciding map.

FENNEL Female did not win a single map in the series. The best-of-three contest concluded in two maps with durations of 38 and 37 minutes. This result followed MIBR GC's victories over Akave Esports Black and a 3-2 rematch win against FlyQuest RED earlier in the tournament.

MIBR GC's playoff momentum

MIBR GC maintained their winning streak after a 0-2 loss to FlyQuest RED in the Last Chance Qualifier. They did not lose a series after that defeat in the VCT Game Changers Americas Last Chance Qualifier 2026. The team's next match is against G2 Gozen on Saturday 24 October.

The team's strong form is reflected in the Elo power rankings. MIBR GC are ranked 3rd with a rating of 1824 and a record of 43-17 from 60 rated matches.

FENNEL Female's regional form

FENNEL Female entered the playoffs with strong regional results including a 3-0 win over Sasanqua in Japan. Their path to the championship included a 2-0 win against wiwiwi, a 2-1 victory over Gen.G GC, and a 2-0 defeat of Team Falcons VEGA at VCT Game Changers Pacific 2026. Their run was halted by a 2-3 loss to Gen.G GC in a rematch before the map-less defeat to MIBR GC.

In the rankings, FENNEL Female are placed 26th with a rating of 1721 and a record of 23-11 from 34 rated matches.

Other playoff results

The playoff bracket saw other decisive action. SK Nebula beat Nova Esports GC 2-0 in the other opening upper-bracket match. However, SK Nebula then lost 2-0 to Shopify Rebellion Gold on Saturday 24 October 2026. That match was the third upper bracket quarter-final of the playoffs.

The first map between Shopify and SK Nebula lasted 39 minutes and the second map lasted 61 minutes. Shopify Rebellion Gold won six consecutive series before this match, including victories over Axolotl, HIMMERS, SwimTrek Blue, and two wins against FlyQuest RED.

SK Nebula opened their Championship with a 2-0 win over Nova Esports GC. Their EMEA Stage 3 run included a 2-1 win over Twisted Minds Orchid, a 2-1 win over GIANTX GC, a 2-1 loss to Gentle Mates GC, and a 3-2 loss to G2 Gozen.

In other quarter-final action, Gentle Mates GC beat Team Liquid Brazil 2-0. KRÜ Blaze edged Gen.G GC 2-1 to reach the quarter-final. The final quarter-final was played on 24 October 2026. Shopify Rebellion Gold will face KRÜ Blaze on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The VCT Game Changers Championship event runs until 1 November. MIBR GC's Saturday 24 October quarter-final against G2 Gozen is next.