NRG vs AXG | NBG vs EG | VALORANT Challengers NA | Week 1 Day 1 | A | Swiss Stage 1 - Video

The action continues, Day 1 of the Swiss Stage.
NRG Academy vs Alliance Guardians and Nightblood Gaming vs Evil Geniuses Academy go head-to-head as teams look to establish dominance early in the season.
Don’t miss a single map.

Welcome, agents! The 2026 season will arrive with three stages, a Swiss format, and promotion/relegation cycles that will shape the league after Stages 1 and 2. Challengers NA continues to evolve as the primary pathway into the VCT. This year will test consistency, adaptability, and long-term performance as teams battle for regional dominance and their chance to reach VCT AMERICAS PLAYOFFS STAGE 2 .

Just like in 2025, the 2026 season will feature three Stages; Swiss Stage, Top 8 Playoffs, and Promotion/Relegation (after Stages 1 and 2). Every match during the Swiss Stage will be Best-of-three (Bo3), while the Lower Final and Grand Final of each Playoffs will be played as Best-of-five (Bo5).

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