Aurora advances to EMEA Kickoff qualifier playoffs after dramatic open-qualifier run

Aurora advances to EMEA Kickoff qualifier playoffs after dramatic open-qualifier run

Aurora Gaming has advanced to the VCT 2027 EMEA Kickoff Europe Qualifier playoffs, completing the first competitive stage of its new VALORANT project.

The lineup features Derke , trexx , chiwa , Boo and B1SK , with hvoya as head coach.

Second opportunity becomes qualification

Aurora initially exited the open qualifier against Bonk in the round of 32.

Bonk ’s subsequent disqualification restored Aurora to the competition, and The Team then progressed through the bracket while dropping only one map.

That map Loss came against F9 EICAR in the final.

Four teams advance

Aurora joins F9 EICAR , XXxMasterProMegaTeamxXx and Pixel Lumina as the four teams progressing from the first open qualifier.

They advance to a playoff field that also includes established regional teams such as Mandatory , Joblife and UCAM Esports.

The result does not qualify Aurora directly for VCT EMEA Kickoff. It Moves the organization into the next qualification stage, where further victories are required to reach the opening VCT event.