LOUD Defeated NRG in Valorant Champions Semifinals
LOUD advanced to the upper bracket finals after a 2-1 victory against NRG.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in eSports
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LOUD secured a spot in the Valorant Champions 2026 upper bracket finals by defeating NRG in a three-map series. The victory forces NRG into the lower bracket to face 100 Thieves.
Why it matters
This win keeps LOUD on the path for the tournament title, while the loss leaves NRG with no margin for error as they enter the elimination rounds of the competition.
LOUD defeated NRG 2-1, claiming map wins of 13-9 on Haven and 13-3 on Summit. Lucca Travaioli finished the series with a total of 63 kills and 33 deaths.
The players
LOUD
LOUD is a professional eSports organization that competes at the highest level in various global gaming circuits.
NRG
NRG is a prominent international eSports team known for its participation in major professional tactical shooter leagues.
Lucca Travaioli
Lucca Travaioli is a professional player who recorded 63 kills during the Valorant Champions 2026 match.
100 Thieves
100 Thieves is a professional eSports team that will compete against NRG in the next lower bracket round.
The details
The teams split the first two maps, with LOUD taking Haven 13-9 and NRG responding with a 13-10 win on Sunset. LOUD dominated the final map on Summit with a decisive 13-3 performance to close out the series.
Timeline
The match between LOUD and NRG took place on October 10, 2026.
NRG is scheduled to face 100 Thieves in the lower bracket on October 11, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This match outcome moves LOUD closer to the Valorant Champions 2026 title and forces NRG to navigate the lower bracket to stay alive. The result significantly narrows the field, setting up high-stakes matchups for the remaining participants in the tournament.
LOUD moves on to play the winner of the G2 and Vitality match in the upper bracket finals. Meanwhile, NRG must win their upcoming October 11 series against 100 Thieves to avoid elimination from the tournament.
The takeaway
LOUD continues their strong run in the tournament by effectively closing out the series on the final map. Viewers should watch the upcoming lower bracket matches to see if NRG can recover from their loss against 100 Thieves.
What happens next
NRG is scheduled to compete against 100 Thieves in the Valorant Champions 2026 lower bracket on October 11, 2026.
Further reading
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