NRG opened VCT Americas: Kickoff 2026 playoffs with a clean 2–0 over Cloud9, winning Pearl (13–2) and Breeze (13–9). The result sends NRG forward in the upper bracket while Cloud9 drop to a lower-bracket matchup.

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Veltra Esports StaffJan 18, 2026

Cloud9 Sweep LOUD 2–0 to Open Kickoff 2026 Playoffs

Cloud9 started VCT Americas: Kickoff 2026 with a 2–0 win over LOUD, taking Haven 13–7 and edging Abyss 13–11. OXY led Cloud9 with 38 kills, while lukxo topped LOUD with 40 in the series.

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Veltra Esports StaffJan 18, 2026

ENVY Outlast Evil Geniuses 2–1 in Kickoff 2026 Opener

ENVY opened VCT Americas: Kickoff 2026 with a 2–1 win over Evil Geniuses, rebounding after a Map 1 loss to take Corrode and Bind. Eggster led the way with 63 kills across the series.

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