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Episode 6 · Sep 30

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Jamppi of Team Vitality reacts onstage during VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 6 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 30, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
Photo · Colin Young-Wolff / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
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Episode 6 · Sep 301 / 14
Champions 2022 On the Mind!

The superteam needed the longest overtime at a global event since 2022 to beat LOUD, and 100 Thieves swept FUT Esports for their first Champions playoffs since 2022. Four of eight spots are taken.

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19–17

Vitality win Summit 19–17, the longest overtime at a global event since 2022

LOUD came back to force overtime on Summit and twelve extra rounds followed. Vitality closed it, and the superteam is in the playoffs. The official short is the final round with the comms.

LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last Slot
VALORANT Champions Tour · YouTube ↗
Team VitalityTeam Vitality
2–0Group B · Winners · Bo3
LOUDLOUD
Result3 / 14

Team Vitality beat LOUD 0–2

Ascent 13–7, then Summit 19–17 in overtime. Vitality are through from Group B at 2–0. LOUD drop to the Group B decider on Oct 4 against the winner of EDG vs Global Esports, one loss from the last slot closing.

LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesPeople Who MovedThe Last SlotSuperteam in a Slump
Official result ↗
Post4 / 14
JAM
VIT Jamppi 🇫🇮 · @Jamppi_
2-0 vs Loud SUPERRRRRRR GUYS!!!!! What an amazing feeling to qualify for playoffs, Loud was such a hard opponent and that comeback put us in so much pressure. I am happy we managed to reset and keep calm in the overtime. Thank you guys for the support in the arena and all the… pic.twitter.com/eD2d8qQ6rU
LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesSuperteam in a Slump
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Chronicle, after

Chronicle on the overtime that put Vitality in the playoffs

The two-time champion, on the twelve extra rounds. Official short.

LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesSuperteam in a Slump
VALORANT Champions Tour · YouTube ↗
19–17Summit, Vitality over LOUD
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19–17

Thirty-six rounds on one map, the most at a global event in four years

The broadcast called it the longest overtime at a global VCT event since 2022. It decided a playoff spot.

LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last Slot
Via the Editor's Desk
Jamppi (L) and Chronicle of Team Vitality react onstage during VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 6 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 30, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)
Photo · Colin Young-Wolff / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
On stage7 / 14
Vitality, through

Jamppi and Chronicle, playoffs booked

Seventh in EMEA Stage 2. Second team through from Group B, four maps won, none lost.

LOUD0–2VIT
Ascent7–13▶Summit17–19▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesSuperteam in a Slump
100 Thieves100 Thieves
2–0Group A · Winners · Bo3
FUT EsportsFUT Esports
Result8 / 14

100 Thieves beat FUT Esports 0–2

Split 13–5, Lotus 13–10. 100 Thieves are 2–0 and into the playoffs, their first at Champions since 2022. FUT Esports play the Group A decider on Oct 4 against the winner of JD Gaming vs T1.

FUT0–2100T
Split5–13▶Lotus10–13▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesThe Peak
Official result ↗
Post9 / 14
ASU
100T Asuna · @Asunaa
2-0 FUT, had to delay the match so it could be a better time for the fans! Got to showcase my omen and happy to make top 8 and will not let the foot off the gas! Thank you for all the support ❤️ pic.twitter.com/N2MnhMHvtD
FUT0–2100T
Split5–13▶Lotus10–13▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesThe Peak
100T Asuna · X ↗
100 Thieves react onstage after their victory during VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 6 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 30, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Yicun Liu/Riot Games)
Photo · Yicun Liu / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
On stage10 / 14
100 Thieves, 2–0

100 Thieves after the win

Top eight, as Asuna put it. The playoffs start Oct 7.

FUT0–2100T
Split5–13▶Lotus10–13▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesThe Peak
Derke (L) of Team Vitality and tkzin of LOUD arrive to compete during VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 6 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 30, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Yicun Liu/Riot Games)
Photo · Yicun Liu / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
Next up11 / 14
Oct 1 · Elimination day

Team Liquid vs TYLOO, then Nongshim RedForce vs Xi Lai Gaming

Liquid against TYLOO, then Nongshim against Xi Lai Gaming. The loser of each is out of Champions. Two Chinese teams play with the home run on the line.

TL2–1TYL
Split13–8▶Summit7–13▶Lotus13–2▶
vlr.gg ▸
StorylinesChina at HomeFirst TimersReverse-Sweep Scar Tissue
?Knowledge check
Knowledge check12 / 14

How many rounds did Summit go between Vitality and LOUD?

Always the BridesmaidChina at HomeFirst TimersThe Leviatán-Shaped HoleNever Out of GroupsRegional King, International ChokerReverse-Sweep Scar TissueSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last SlotThe PeakThe TurnaroundTitle DefenseAmericas DominationLast HopesAlways the Bridesmaid ended hereChina at Home ended hereFirst Timers ended hereThe Leviatán-Shaped Hole ended hereNever Out of Groups ended hereRegional King, International Choker ended hereReverse-Sweep Scar Tissue ended hereSuperteam in a Slump ended hereThe Last Slot ended hereThe Peak ended hereThe Turnaround ended hereTitle Defense ended hereAmericas Domination ended hereLast Hopes ended here
Always the BridesmaidChina at HomeFirst TimersThe Leviatán-Shaped HoleNever Out of GroupsRegional King, International ChokerReverse-Sweep Scar TissueSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last SlotThe PeakThe TurnaroundTitle DefenseAmericas DominationLast HopesAlways the Bridesmaid ended hereChina at Home ended hereFirst Timers ended hereThe Leviatán-Shaped Hole ended hereNever Out of Groups ended hereRegional King, International Choker ended hereReverse-Sweep Scar Tissue ended hereSuperteam in a Slump ended hereThe Last Slot ended hereThe Peak ended hereThe Turnaround ended hereTitle Defense ended hereAmericas Domination ended hereLast Hopes ended here
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Always the BridesmaidChina at HomeFirst TimersThe Leviatán-Shaped HoleNever Out of GroupsRegional King, International ChokerReverse-Sweep Scar TissueSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last SlotThe PeakThe TurnaroundTitle DefenseAmericas DominationLast HopesAlways the Bridesmaid ended hereChina at Home ended hereFirst Timers ended hereThe Leviatán-Shaped Hole ended hereNever Out of Groups ended hereRegional King, International Choker ended hereReverse-Sweep Scar Tissue ended hereSuperteam in a Slump ended hereThe Last Slot ended hereThe Peak ended hereThe Turnaround ended hereTitle Defense ended hereAmericas Domination ended hereLast Hopes ended here
Superteam in a SlumpEscalating100The PeakEscalating50The Last SlotOn the brink100
Team LiquidTeam Liquid
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Group C · Elimination · Bo3
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Next match day14 / 14

Team Liquid vs TYLOO. Nongshim RedForce vs Xi Lai Gaming.

TL vs TYL2026-10-01T09:00:00Z

Group C · Elimination · Bo3

NS vs XLG2026-10-01T12:00:00Z

Group D · Elimination · Bo3

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All episodes

  1. 0Before ShanghaiSep 23
  2. 1Aces and a Sweep: Paper Rex and G2 open Group CSep 24
  3. 2No upsets today! NRG and Karmine open Group DSep 25
  4. 3ACES ON ACES ON ACES: Group B opensSep 26
  5. 4China goes 0–4: Group A opensSep 27
  6. 5Fan Favorites PRX and NRG are the first to playoffsSep 29
  7. 6Champions 2022 On the Mind!Sep 30
  8. 7China Can’t Seem to Pick up a Win!Oct 1
  9. 8China’s Storyline ENDSOct 2
  10. 9The Turnaround ends in the Group of DoomOct 3
  11. 10T1 leaves groups at last!Oct 4
  12. 11LOUD send Paper Rex down!!!Oct 7
  13. 12All of Pacific in Lowers!!Oct 8
  14. 13T1 end Paper Rex’s yearOct 9
  15. 14LET'S GET LOUD!Oct 10
  16. 15The champions are out!Oct 11
  17. 16LOUD reach the final!!!!Oct 16
  18. 17Vitality Go To Grands!!!Oct 17
  19. 18The Last Team in Wins It All!Oct 18

Storylines after this episode

Superteam in a Slump → EscalatingThe Peak → EscalatingThe Last Slot → On the brink
Always the BridesmaidChina at HomeFirst TimersThe Leviatán-Shaped HoleNever Out of GroupsRegional King, International ChokerReverse-Sweep Scar TissueSuperteam in a SlumpThe Last SlotThe PeakThe TurnaroundTitle DefenseAmericas DominationLast HopesAlways the Bridesmaid ended hereChina at Home ended hereFirst Timers ended hereThe Leviatán-Shaped Hole ended hereNever Out of Groups ended hereRegional King, International Choker ended hereReverse-Sweep Scar Tissue ended hereSuperteam in a Slump ended hereThe Last Slot ended hereThe Peak ended hereThe Turnaround ended hereTitle Defense ended hereAmericas Domination ended hereLast Hopes ended here

Next match day

◂ Episode 5 · Fan Favorites PRX and NRG are the first to playoffsEpisode 7 · China Can’t Seem to Pick up a Win! ▸