FUT Esports and NAVI were eliminated from VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1

FUT Esports and NAVI have been knocked out of the playoffs at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 after suffering lower bracket defeats to BBL Esports and Team Liquid , respectively. With these losses, both teams are now out of the race for a spot at Masters Toronto 2025.

BBL Esports vs. FUT Esports
The Turkish derby at VCT EMEA ended with a 2:1 victory for BBL Esports (Haven 12:14, Split 13:2, Ascent 13:10). With this win, BBL advances to the next stage where they’ll fight either for tournament survival or a slot at Masters Toronto 2025. Meanwhile, FUT Esports exits the event and loses all chances of qualifying for the next Masters. 

NAVI vs. Team Liquid
Despite their efforts, NAVI fell short against Team Liquid in a tight 2:1 series (Icebox 11:13, Split 13:4, Ascent 13:8), marking the end of their VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 run. Team Liquid moves on and will face BBL Esports on May 16 in a decisive match for the final Masters Toronto 2025 slot. 

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 runs from March 26 to May 18 in Germany . During the event, 12 teams are competing for three slots at VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and two slots at the Esports World Cup 2025.