SLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce qualify for VCT Pacific 2026

SLT Seongnam and Nongshim RedForce have certified for the 2026 VCT Pacific by reaching prime two locations at Ascension Pacific.

Whereas SLT is a brand new entry to the Worldwide League, NS will likely be a part of it for the second time.

This brings the full variety of South Korean groups in VCT Pacific to 5 out of 12.

SLT Seongnam was unstoppable all through the match and didn’t lose a single collection, whereas Nongshim RedForce, however, fought its manner by means of the decrease bracket to succeed in the Tier 1 scene.

“Lastly, SLT Seongnam is getting into 2026 #VCTPacific. Subsequent 12 months, we’ll come again with a fiercer and stronger efficiency!” introduced SLT Seongnam on X (Twitter). 

“We want to categorical our honest gratitude to all our followers who continued to assist and consider in Nongshim RedForce all through difficult occasions. Nongshim RedForce will proceed to maneuver ahead, aiming even greater,” NS shared.

Each Ascension groups will compete alongside the partnered groups and obtain comparable advantages reminiscent of monetary assist, VCT capsules, and extra.

Nonetheless, these won’t be the one Challengers groups that followers will see in VCT, as the highest VCL 2026 squads will obtain direct invitations to the Stage 2 Playoffs for an opportunity to compete for a slot at VALORANT Champions.

With G2 Esports extending its keep in VCT for an additional 12 months, VCT Americas will welcome just one group from Ascension this 12 months, whereas Ascension EMEA will promote two new organisations. Each tournaments will conclude on October twenty seventh; nevertheless, ULF Esports from EMEA have already secured a spot in VCT.

With regards to China, Xi Lai Gaming completed above Dragon Ranger Gaming at Champions Paris, sending DRG again to Ascension. Nonetheless, DRG has fought its manner again into the Worldwide League by successful Ascension for the second time.