LOUD reverse-sweep Vitality to reach Champions Shanghai grand final

LOUD reverse-sweep Vitality to reach Champions Shanghai grand final

LOUD advanced to the VALORANT Champions 2026 grand final after defeating Team Vitality 2–1 in the upper-bracket final.

The result avenged LOUD ’s 0–2 group-stage defeat against the same opponent and secured their place in the October 18 championship match.

Vitality strike first on Lotus

Vitality opened the series with a 13–8 victory on Lotus, taking their map pick to move ahead.

LOUD responded emphatically on Summit. A 7–5 halftime lead developed into a 13–5 victory, with the Brazilian organisation winning every round after the switch.

LOUD close out Haven

The deciding Haven remained competitive, but LOUD carried a 7–5 advantage into the second half and held on to win 13–11.

lukxo led the match with 276 ACS, helping LOUD secure their first Champions grand-final appearance since the organisation’s title-winning campaign in 2022.

Vitality remain in contention through the October 17 lower-bracket final, where they will face the winner of G2 Esports versus 100 Thieves .

LOUD will await the surviving team in the best-of-five grand final.