G2 Esports Wins VCT Americas Stage 1 2026

The prize for winning: a direct bye into the Masters London playoffs. While other Americas teams grind through the Swiss Stage starting June 5, G2 walk straight into the bracket with extra rest and prep time. Check out the VCT Americas Stage 1 Playoffs recap for the full bracket run.

⚔️ Semi-Final: G2 Grind Out NRG 3-2

Before the final, G2 had to go through a brutal five-map semi against NRG. They did, extending their all-time record against them to 7-0.

trent was the deciding factor on Ascent with a 1.43 rating and 23 kills. leaf had already posted 24 kills and 317 ACS on the same map earlier in the series. The decider was closer than comfortable, but G2's veteran-level adaptability sealed it 13-10. NRG finish third and secure Americas' third seed for London.

🗺️ Grand Final: G2 vs LEVIATÁN, Map by Map

LEVIATÁN used their upper bracket advantage to ban Lotus and Breeze, two of G2's most comfortable picks. Then they proceeded to pick four of the five remaining maps themselves. G2 still won the series.

Down 1-2 and playing on opponent picks, G2 activated tournament mode. On Pearl, jawgemo delivered a 1v3 clutch retake on Ascent and was described as having "four big ones" on Pearl. On Split, G2 trailed 8-10 before roaring back to close it out 13-11.

🌟 Best Performers of the Series

G2 Esports:

• BABYBAY: Anchored G2 with tactical utility adjustments on Pearl, adapting Vyse setups to break LEVIATÁN's defensive structures mid-series.
• jawgemo: Series MVP candidate with a 1v3 clutch on Ascent and the Pearl performance that flipped the momentum for good.
• leaf + trent: The Ascent duo against NRG, combining for 47 kills on the map that sent G2 to the final.

LEVIATÁN:

• kiNgg: Flawless 4K on Ascent and creative Cosmic Divide utility throughout. His read of the game made LEVIATÁN genuinely dangerous on every map.
• blowz: A 1v3 clutch on Haven kept them alive in the series. Neon made a strong case for best Chamber player in the Americas at this tournament.

LEVIATÁN run away as undisputed runner-up. They finish the stage as a Top 3 Americas team and will be among the teams to watch at Masters London.

🎯 What This Means at Masters London

G2 arrive in London as Americas' first seed with a direct playoff spot. Masters London 2026 runs from June 5 and with four Americas titles in two years, G2 are genuine contenders for the international crown. Their ability to win on five different maps in the Grand Final, including three of LEVIATÁN's own picks, shows exactly why they're the team to beat.

Looking at who qualified for Masters London from each region, the Americas contingent is stacked. G2 skipping the Swiss grind and going straight to playoffs could be the difference.

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