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Gentle Mates Rejoins VCT EMEA as a Partnered Team After KOI’s Removal

Posted : 08 October 2025

Gentle Mates has made a surprise return to the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) EMEA, rejoining the International League as a partnered team despite facing relegation earlier this year. The French organization will fill the slot vacated by KOI, which Riot Games removed due to “inconsistent performance and failure to meet certain obligations.”

 

The partnership marks a significant comeback for Gentle Mates, who will now compete in the tier-one VCT circuit until the end of 2026 — the same period during which all current partnership agreements are valid. Riot Games confirmed that a total of 10 teams were invited to submit applications for the open spot, including existing Visitor Teams and contenders from the 2025 VALORANT Ascension tournament. Nine teams ultimately applied.

 

Following an extensive evaluation based on each organization’s vision, strategy, and operational strength, Gentle Mates earned the top score and were selected to rejoin the league.

 

Riot also confirmed that two new teams will be added to the VCT EMEA in 2026 to replace those relegated under the current system. Both Gentle Mates and Apeks missed out on qualification for VALORANT Champions 2025 and failed to reach the top eight in VCT EMEA Stage 2, prompting these changes.

 

The total number of teams in the VCT EMEA will remain at 12 for the 2026 season. However, Riot announced that top-performing Challengers teams will have a new opportunity to compete in the Stage 2 playoffs for a potential VALORANT Champions berth.

 

While details on how this integration will work within the existing structure remain unclear, it signals Riot’s commitment to expanding competitive opportunities and maintaining a dynamic ecosystem within the EMEA region.

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