EDG Reverse Sweep XLG 3-2 to Claim VCT CN Beijing Title, Secure Masters London Seed

On May 10, 2026, the VCT CN Stage 1 Playoffs Grand Finals at Beijing's Shougang Park concluded with EDG pulling off a 3-2 reverse sweep against XLG, returning to the top of Chinese VALORANT after 470 days and claiming the #1 seed for Masters London.

Five Maps, Final Map 13-4 Domination

The Grand Finals was a BO5 with global bans, featuring intense clashes throughout:

Map 1 - Ascent: XLG took the lead 13-6 with aggressive pushes.

Map 2 - Split: EDG held their ground, clutching round points to tie the series 15-13.

Map 3 - Breeze: EDG found their rhythm, with CHICHOO delivering clutch after clutch, taking map point 13-5.

Map 4 - Lotus: XLG showed resilience, forcing a decider with a 13-10 win.

Map 5 - Pearl: EDG dominated completely, suppressing XLG on both halves to close it out 13-4, winning the series 3-2.

The Finals MVP was awarded to Smoggy (Zhang Zhao), whose consistent impact in key entries and clutch situations made him the cornerstone of EDG's comeback.

Three CN Teams Head to London

The Beijing event also finalized all CN seeds for Masters London (June 6-21):

EDG: #1 seed, direct Masters qualification + locked in Esports World Cup spot.

XLG: #2 seed, advancing to Masters London.

DRG: #3 seed, advancing to Masters London.

Masters London will bring together 12 of the world's top teams competing for 2026 Champions Tour international points and glory. Following the Masters, the Esports World Cup qualifiers will take place May 12-20, where 11 teams will battle for the remaining 2 spots to join EDG in representing the CN region at the Esports World Cup.

A New Era for CN VALORANT

EDG's championship marks the arrival of the CN region at the highest level of international VALORANT, with tactical depth, individual skill, and big-stage experience to match the world's best. From Hangzhou to Beijing, the V26 Valorant Tour continues to bring top-tier events to major Chinese cities, with the Champions tournament set to land in Shanghai later this year.

For players, the next two months promise a triple treat of top-tier international events, major game updates, and new skin collections — CN VALORANT is entering its most exciting phase yet.