Nongshim RedForce has become the second Ascension team to win a VCT Kickoff event after defeating RRQ in the 2026 Pacific Upper Finals.
Following in the footsteps of America’s G2 Esports last year, the South Korean organisation won 3-2 in the Upper Final and will head to VALORANT Masters Santiago as the region’s first seed.
RRQ, on the other hand, still has two chances left to qualify for Masters Santiago before facing elimination from the event.
Nongshim RedForce Almost Blunder the Series
Ever since Nongshim RedForce requalified to the Tier 1 ecosystem after finishing second at Ascension Pacific 2025, it hasn’t lost a single series.