KIWOOM DRX and Nongshim RedForce Advance to VCT 2026: Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs

KIWOOM DRX and Nongshim RedForce Advance to VCT 2026: Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs

The upper semifinals of the Play-In for the VCT 2026: Pacific Stage 2 have concluded. KIWOOM DRX defeated Sharper Esports, and Nongshim RedForce triumphed over T1 . The winners have qualified for the playoffs, while the losers will continue in the third round of the lower bracket Play-In.

KIWOOM DRX vs. Sharper Esports

The teams played on Haven (13:2), Ascent (14:16), and Sunset (13:9). KIWOOM DRX finished the series with a 2:1 victory.

The standout player of the match was Kim "yong" Ho Yeon, who ended the match with a 258 ACS, 39% higher than his average over the past six months.

Nongshim RedForce vs. T1

Nongshim RedForce proved stronger on Ascent (13:5) and Haven (13:10), concluding the series with a 2:0 victory.

The best player of the match was Kim "Francis" Mu Bin with a 298 ACS, 45% higher than his average performance over the last six months.