VALORANT Champions Shanghai Playoffs Begin with Eight Teams
Written with artificial intelligence.
The VALORANT Champions Shanghai playoffs will kick off on October 7, featuring eight teams including four from the Americas and three from the Pacific. Notably, 100 Thieves and Paper Rex have advanced without dropping a map during the group stage.
VALORANT Champions Shanghai Playoffs Overview
The VALORANT Champions Shanghai is set to enter its playoff phase on October 7, after a competitive group stage that took place from September 24 to October 4 at the Jing’an Sports Center in Shanghai. This stage marks the beginning of high-stakes matches in a double-elimination format, with eight teams making it through from the group stage.
Qualified Teams
The playoff lineup includes:
- Americas Teams: 100 Thieves, Paper Rex, T1, NRG
- Pacific Teams: Paper Rex, T1, Nongshim RedForce
- EMEA Team: Team Vitality
All four Americas teams advanced, while three Pacific teams joined them in the playoffs. Notably, all teams from the CN region were eliminated.
Key Matches
The first playoff matches will take place on October 7, with NRG pitted against T1 and Paper Rex going up against LOUD. On October 8, Nongshim RedForce will face Team Vitality. 100 Thieves heads into the playoffs with a flawless record, having not dropped a single map, while Paper Rex went undefeated in Group C.
Historical Context
NRG is aiming to be the first team to win back-to-back titles at the Champions, having previously won in 2024. The Americas region has a strong history in the tournament, having claimed three titles since its inception in 2021. In contrast, Pacific teams are still in search of their first Champions title, with Paper Rex's runner-up finish in 2023 being the closest they have come so far.