The fourth week of the 2026 Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Kickoff is set to unfold from the 12th to the 15th at the SOOP Coliseum in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Nongshim RedForce, currently riding a wave of momentum, is gunning for the number one seed to Masters Santiago, as the four-week marathon begins to crown the three teams earning their ticket to the main stage.

Nongshim RedForce faces Rex Regum Qeon in the upper bracket final this 13th. Having pulled off a string of surprises, Nongshim RedForce has carried their undefeated Ascension form into this tournament, dismantling Team Secret, T1, and Full Sense to secure their spot. The arrival of Gu Sang-min (Rb) has bolstered their defensive stability, while Lee Hyuk-gyu (Dambi) has added much-needed mobility and firepower, creating a lethal balance. With a 2-1 record against Rex Regum Qeon—where every single encounter stretched to a nail-biting final set—a victory here would guarantee them the first seed to Masters Santiago.

On the same day, the mid-bracket final eliminator sees the surging T1 clash with DetonatioN FocusMe. T1 is riding high, coming off comeback victories against Gen.G, DRX, and even their long-time bogeyman, Paper Rex. DetonatioN FocusMe, however, is no pushover, having secured their first-ever clean sweep against Gen.G and maintaining a strong run in the mid-bracket. Even if T1 wins, they still have to navigate the mid-bracket final against the loser of the upper bracket, though analysts favour their chances for the second seed given their strong historical record against both potential opponents.

The lower bracket kicks off on the 12th with a clash between DRX and Paper Rex. These traditional powerhouses have found themselves in an uncharacteristic rut, having slipped into the lower bracket after a series of shocks. DRX faced an early elimination scare with two losses, while Paper Rex suffered consecutive defeats to Rex Regum Qeon and T1. With their 2025 head-to-head record separated by a mere single win, fans are whispering about the 'flip-flop jinx'—suggesting it is now Paper Rex's turn to take the win. The lower bracket concludes on the 15th, and with the final series being a best-of-five, map pools and player stamina will be the ultimate deciding factors.