The VCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers Group Stage is now underway, and fans can’t wait to see which teams will emerge as the top contenders for the coveted spot in the VCT Champions Korea Finals. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the schedule, results, teams, and where to watch the action unfold.
Schedule
The VCT Korea Stage 2 Challengers Group Stage will run from August 19th to September 5th, with each day featuring a different set of matches. The schedule is as follows:
| Day | Match 1 | Match 2 | Match 3 |
| — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19 |
Gen.G
vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
Nongshim Red Force
vs.
T1
| SKT Wolves vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
| Aug 20 |
Afreeca Freecs
vs. Fnatic Korea |
T1
vs.
Orden7
| SK
T1
vs.
Gen.G
|
| Aug 21 |
T1
vs.
Nongshim Red Force
| DAMWAN Gaming vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
Afreeca Freecs
vs.
Orden7
|
| Aug 22 | DAMWAN Gaming vs. SKT Wolves |
Nongshim Red Force
vs.
T1
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Gen.G
|
| Aug 23 |
Gen.G
vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
Orden7
vs.
Afreeca Freecs
| SKT Wolves vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
| Aug 24 |
T1
vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Gen.G
|
Afreeca Freecs
vs.
Orden7
|
| Aug 25 | SKT Wolves vs.
T1
| DAMWAN Gaming vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Orden7
|
| Aug 26 |
T1
vs.
Afreeca Freecs
|
Gen.G
vs. DAMWAN Gaming | SKT Wolves vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
| Aug 27 |
Gen.G
vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
Orden7
vs.
T1
| SKT Wolves vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
| Aug 28 | DAMWAN Gaming vs.
Afreeca Freecs
|
Nongshim Red Force
vs.
T1
|
Gen.G
vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
| Aug 29 |
Nongshim Red Force
vs. SKT Wolves |
T1
vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
Orden7
vs.
Afreeca Freecs
|
| Aug 30 |
T1
vs.
Gen.G
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Orden7
| SKT Wolves vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
| Aug 31 | SKT Wolves vs.
T1
| DAMWAN Gaming vs.
Afreeca Freecs
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Gen.G
|
| Sep 1 |
Afreeca Freecs
vs.
Orden7
| SKT Wolves vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
Gen.G
vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
| Sep 2 |
T1
vs.
Afreeca Freecs
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Nongshim Red Force
| SKT Wolves vs.
Gen.G
|
| Sep 3 |
Nongshim Red Force
vs. SKT Wolves | DAMWAN Gaming vs.
Hanwha Life Esports
|
Afreeca Freecs
vs.
Orden7
|
| Sep 4 | SKT Wolves vs.
T1
|
Hanwha Life Esports
vs.
Nongshim Red Force
|
Gen.G
vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
| Sep 5 |
Afreeca Freecs
vs. DAMWAN Gaming |
Orden7
vs. SKT Wolves |
T1
vs.
Gen.G
|
Results
As of August 29th, the current standings are as follows:
| Team | Wins | Losses | Tiebreaker |
| — | — | — | — |
|
T1
| 7 | 0 | 1.000 |
|
Gen.G
| 5 | 2 | 1.250 |
| DAMWAN Gaming | 4 | 3 | 1.000 |
|
Nongshim Red Force
| 4 | 3 | 1.000 |
|
Hanwha Life Esports
| 3 | 4 | 1.250 |
|
Afreeca Freecs
| 3 | 4 | 1.250 |
| SKT Wolves | 3 | 4 | 1.250 |
|
Orden7
| 3 | 4 | 1.250 |
The top two teams from each group will advance to the VCT Korea Finals, which will take place from September 17th to October 3rd.
Teams
T1
T1 is widely regarded as one of the strongest teams in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes stars such as Lee "Faker" Sang-hyun and Park "Ryung-woo" Jin-ryeong. They have won three straight tournaments and currently sit atop the Group A standings.
Gen.G
Gen.G is another formidable team, with a roster that includes Park "Kwangin" Elson and Kim "Chovy" Seung-hun. They are currently in second place in Group A and have won two straight tournaments.
DAMWAN Gaming
DAMWAN Gaming is one of the most successful teams in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Lee "Namiuke" Seon-ju and Kim "Dolphin" Ho-seong. They are currently in third place in Group A and have won two straight tournaments.
Nongshim Red Force
Nongshim Red Force is a team that has been struggling to find their footing in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Park "Soma" Pyeong-jin and Kim "Gorod" Tae-ju. They are currently in fourth place in Group A and have won one tournament.
Hanwha Life Esports
Hanwha Life Esports is a team that has been struggling to find their footing in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Park "Rogue" Ki-won and Jeon "Yueusin" Yu-seong. They are currently in fifth place in Group A and have won one tournament.
Afreeca Freecs
Afreeca Freecs is a team that has been struggling to find their footing in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Jeon "Jett" Yeong-hu and Jeon "Choi" Hyeon-woo. They are currently in fifth place in Group B and have won one tournament.
SKT Wolves
SKT Wolves is a team that has been struggling to find their footing in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Kim "Zion" Woo-yeong and Jeon "Jett" Yeong-hu. They are currently in sixth place in Group B and have won one tournament.
Orden7
Orden7 is a team that has been struggling to find their footing in the VCT Champions Korea League, with a roster that includes Jeon "Namiuke" Seon-ju and Kim "Soma" Pyeong-jin. They are currently in seventh place in Group B and have won one tournament.
Where to Watch
The VCT Champions Korea League can be watched on the official Riot Games website, as well as on various streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook Gaming. The matches are usually streamed live, with English language commentary available for most of them.