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

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). Connect with Challengers NA Esports: Follow the below channels to get the latest information on VCT Americas: X/Twitter: x.com/valesportsna Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@valesportsna Instagram: instagram.com/valesportsna Twitch: twitch.tv/valorant_northamerica YouTube: youtube.com/@valorantChallengersAmericas Official VALORANT Esports News: valorantesports.com/news Web: valorantesports.com #VCT