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 TeamJan 18, 2026

100 Thieves Outlast Leviatán 2–1 in Kickoff 2026 Playoffs Opener

100 Thieves opened their Kickoff 2026 playoff run with a 2–1 win over Leviatán, taking Bind and Split to close the series. Despite the loss, Sato led the server with 59 kills and 252 ACS as Leviatán fought back with a Pearl win.

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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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