The VCT Stage 2 Masters event, also simply known as Masters London, has brought a tonne of fantastic matches in the Swiss Stage, keeping us on the edge of our collective virtual seats. Now, it's time for the finale, with eight VALORANT esports teams making it through the Playoffs Stage.

There were some serious upsets, with reigning world champions NRG falling in the Swiss Stage with a 1-2 record, while South American organization Leviatán topped the leaderboard alongside Team Vitality.

The Playoffs Stage of Masters London will take place over two weeks, starting this Friday, 12 June 2026. Eight teams will compete at the Copper Box Arena in London, United Kingdom, for their share of the $1 million prize pool, and heaps of VCT points.

Masters London Playoffs Stage Schedule

You don't have to miss a second of the heart-pounding VCT Masters London action. Don't worry, we've got you covered. The Playoffs Stage features a double-elimination bracket, where most matches are BO3, except for the Lower Bracket Final and Grand Final.

Check out the complete match schedule and first round matchups for the Masters London Playoffs Stage below. Times are in CEST (the same as SAST), for your convenience.

DateTime (SAST)Bracket RoundMatchupFriday, June 1216:00Upper QuarterfinalPaper Rex vs LEVIATÁNFriday, June 1219:00Upper QuarterfinalTeam Heretics vs Team VitalitySaturday, June 1316:00Upper QuarterfinalEDward Gaming vs FUT EsportsSaturday, June 1319:00Upper QuarterfinalG2 Esports vs Xi Lai GamingSunday, June 1416:00Lower Round 1PRX/LEV Loser vs TH/VIT LoserSunday, June 1419:00Lower Round 1EDG/FUT Loser vs G2/XLG LoserMonday, June 1516:00Upper SemifinalPRX/LEV Winner vs TH/VIT WinnerMonday, June 1519:00Upper SemifinalEDG/FUT Winner vs G2/XLG WinnerTuesday, June 1616:00Lower Round 2Lower Match 5 Winner vs Upper Semifinal LoserTuesday, June 1619:00Lower Round 2Lower Match 6 Winner vs Upper Semifinal LoserJune 17 – June 18—Dark DaysNo Matches (Technical & Rehearsal Days)Friday, June 1915:00Upper FinalUpper Semifinal Winner 1 vs Upper Semifinal Winner 2Friday, June 1918:00Lower Round 3Lower Round 2 Winner 1 vs Lower Round 2 Winner 2Saturday, June 2015:00Lower FinalUpper Final Loser vs Lower Round 3 WinnerSunday, June 2115:00Grand FinalUpper Final Winner vs Lower Final Winner

You can watch all the action via the VALORANT Twitch or VCT YouTube channels. Stay tuned to Esports Central as we’ll bring you a highlights video and a full battle report from the event when the dust settles.

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