LOUD defeated NRG 2–1 in the VALORANT Champions 2026 upper-bracket semifinal on October 10. The Brazilian team sealed the series with a dominant 13–3 victory on the deciding map.
The win moves LOUD closer to the grand final. Meanwhile, NRG must continue through the lower bracket to keep its championship hopes alive.
LOUD take the lead on haven
LOUD started the series strongly on Haven, NRG’s map pick. The Brazilian side secured a 13–9 victory to take the opening map.
As a result, LOUD gained an early advantage in the best-of-three series. However, NRG responded on the next map to keep the contest alive.
NRG fight back on sunset
NRG bounced back on Sunset, winning 13–10 to level the series at 1–1. The North American team showed resilience and forced a deciding third map.
Consequently, both teams entered the final map with everything at stake. LOUD needed one more win to secure its place in the upper-bracket final.
LOUD dominate the deciding map
LOUD delivered its strongest performance on the deciding map, Summit. The Brazilian team overwhelmed NRG with a convincing 13–3 victory.
This decisive win secured a 2–1 series result for LOUD. More importantly, it confirmed the team’s progression to the upper-bracket final at VALORANT Champions 2026.
Lukxo leads LOUD against NRG
LOUD’s lukxo delivered an impressive individual performance throughout the series. According to the reported match statistics, he recorded 59 kills, 32 deaths and 31 assists, with an average combat score (ACS) of 266.
NRG’s keiko also made a notable contribution, finishing with 44 kills, 38 deaths and 24 assists. However, NRG could not match LOUD’s performance on the deciding map.
What’s next for LOUD and NRG?
LOUD’s victory keeps the Brazilian team on the upper-bracket path towards the VALORANT Champions 2026 grand final in Shanghai, China.
In contrast, NRG must continue through the lower bracket to remain in contention for the championship. The result highlights LOUD’s ability to recover from a setback and deliver under pressure.
With the semifinal decided in three maps, LOUD will look to carry this momentum into its next match.
