Vitality edge Global Esports in three-map Champions opener

Vitality edge Global Esports in three-map Champions opener

Global Esports 1:2 Team Vitality

Team Vitality opened their VALORANT Champions 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2:1 victory over Global Esports in Group B.

The European side took Abyss before Global Esports answered on Ascent, leaving Summit to decide the series.

Vitality survive Global comeback on Abyss

Vitality opened their own map pick with an 8:4 halftime lead and extended the advantage to 10:4 after the side switch.

Global Esports responded with five consecutive rounds to pull within one, but Vitality stopped the comeback and eventually closed Abyss 13:10.

PROFEK led Vitality with an 18/13/6 statline.

PatMen powers GE response

Global Esports answered on Ascent.

After a relatively even opening, GE won five straight rounds to take a 7:5 halftime lead before extending the advantage to 11:6.

Vitality narrowed the gap with three consecutive rounds, but Global closed the map 13:9 to force a decider.

PatMen delivered the standout performance with 25 kills, 15 deaths and nine assists.

Chronicle closes Summit

The deciding map remained level through the opening half at 6:6.

Vitality moved ahead after the break and eventually reached match point at 12:8, but Global Esports again threatened a comeback by taking three straight rounds.

Chronicle helped Vitality secure the final round to close Summit 13:11, finishing the map with a 26/18/4 statline.

The victory sends Team Vitality into the Group B winners' match against LOUD , while Global Esports drop into an elimination match against EDward Gaming .