In a disappointing turn of events, Falcons Vega concluded their run in the VCT 2026: Game Changers Pacific Playoffs, finishing in third place after a narrow 2-3 loss to Gen.G on September 19.
Historical Significance of the Loss
This defeat is particularly significant as it marks the first time since the league's inception in 2022 that no Filipina team will advance to the championship. Alexandria “Alexy” Francisco, Camille “Kamiyu” Enriquez, and Kelly “shirazi” Jaudian represented the squad, with this being the first year shirazi will not compete in the final event.
Gen.G took the first win on Lotus, before the reigning SEA champions bounced back on Split and Sunset.
VCT 2026 Playoffs Recap
- Falcons Vega lost to FENNEL Female in the upper bracket final.
- This year is the first since 2023 without a Filipina team in the championship.
The road to the lower bracket final was a challenging one for Falcons Vega, who initially fell to FENNEL Female. The Japanese team went on to claim their spot in the Grand Finals.
Against Gen.G, Falcons Vega struggled with consistency, a stark contrast to their earlier dominance in the VCT Game Changers SEA. Gen.G's Jo “DaNa” Se-won stood out with impressive stats, boasting a 242 ACS, 95 kills, and a 78.2% KAST.
The Grand Finals between FENNEL Female and Gen.G is set for September 20, while the Championship will commence on October 22.