| Outcome | Probability | Yes Bid | Yes Ask | 24h Change | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Heretics | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
| Team Liquid | 0% | 0¢ | 0¢ | — | $0 | Trade → |
This market determines which organization, Team Heretics or Team Liquid, secures victory on the first map of their VCT EMEA 2026 series. It serves as a binary indicator for the initial momentum shift in this high-stakes VALORANT matchup.
Team Heretics and Team Liquid are perennial contenders in the EMEA region, often battling for top-tier qualification spots. Map 1 results are historically critical in this rivalry, as the tactical preparation and pistol-round performance often dictate the pace for the remainder of the series.
The market prices reflect the collective sentiment regarding each team's map pool depth, recent roster synergy, and tactical readiness for the specific map selected in the veto process.
The market typically resolves based on the official final result of Map 1 as recognized by Riot Games tournament officials, regardless of technical pauses.
No, this market specifically covers only the first map; the winner of the overall series is a separate outcome.
Since teams choose maps based on their strengths, the chosen map often favors one team's specific playstyle, significantly impacting the performance expectations for that map.
Official scores are published on the VCT EMEA platform, HLTV, and Liquipedia once the map concludes.
If a team uses an emergency substitute during the map, the official result as recorded by the tournament organizers remains the governing factor for settlement.