Fnatic defeated Team Vitality 2:0 at VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff

In this Best-of-3 match, Fnatic played a clean and controlled game, while Vitality struggled to convert their opportunities into rounds.

Fnatic took control from the start and didn’t let Vitality set the pace. The team made smart plays, won key rounds consistently, and closed the series without needing a decider.

Abyss — 13:5 Fnatic

On the first map, Fnatic quickly gained control. After early round trades, they executed site pushes efficiently and held strong defenses. Vitality tried to fight back but often lost positions and rounds. Fnatic closed Abyss convincingly at 13:5.

Bind — 13:8 Fnatic

Bind was more competitive. Vitality started aggressively and kept the score close in the early rounds. However, Fnatic stabilized, took control of key areas, and slowed down Vitality’s attacks. In post-plant situations, Fnatic came out on top repeatedly.

Fnatic finished Bind 13:8, securing the 2:0 series win.

Fnatic controlled both maps, especially Abyss, and didn’t give Vitality a chance to mount a comeback on Bind. Vitality showed some strong moments but couldn’t match Fnatic’s consistency.

With this 2:0 win, Fnatic continue their run in the VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff, while Vitality are eliminated from the tournament.

VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff features 12 teams and serves as a crucial early-season event, with results directly impacting qualification for Masters Santiago. Fnatic entered the tournament as one of the clear title contenders, and this performance sent a strong message that the team is ready to fight for the top from the very beginning of the season.