EsportsHeaven The VCT EMEA Stage 1 regular season built tension across five weeks of group stage action at the Riot Games Arena in Berlin. But everything came to a head in May during the high-stakes Playoffs — often referred to as the "Super Week" period — where the top teams battled in a double-elimination bracket for supremacy, Championship Points, and qualification to Masters Toronto.
• 1st: Fnatic (Champions)
• 2nd: Team Heretics
• 3rd: Team Liquid
Top teams secured valuable points and international spots.
Playoffs Intensity: The May Super Week
Playoffs kicked off in early-to-mid May with high-pressure matches. The double-elimination format delivered non-stop action, culminating in a thrilling Grand Final on May 18.
Fnatic powered through the Upper Bracket, showcasing exceptional teamwork and individual brilliance. They defeated Team Heretics 2-0 in the Upper Final before meeting them again in the Grand Final.
Grand Final: Fnatic vs Team Heretics
In a dominant display on May 18, Fnatic swept Team Heretics 3-0 in the Best-of-5 Grand Final. Maps included strong showings on Split, Icebox, and Fracture. Fnatic's coordinated executes and clutch moments proved too much for Heretics to handle. [](grok_render_citation_card_json={"cardIds":["087a6c","0cf0ac"]})
| Place | Team | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Fnatic | Stage 1 Champions + Masters Qualification |
| 2nd | Team Heretics | Runners-up + Strong Points |
| 3rd | Team Liquid | Lower Bracket Run |
Standout Performances
Throughout the Super Week playoffs, players from Fnatic and Heretics delivered memorable moments. The Berlin crowd witnessed incredible utility usage, site takes, and individual heroics that defined the narrative of EMEA Stage 1.
With Stage 1 wrapped up, attention now turns to how these results impact the overall Championship Points race and upcoming international events. Fnatic emerged as the clear frontrunner in EMEA for the moment.