NAVI Junior invited to VCT EMEA Kickoff Europe Qualifier Playoffs

The NAVI Junior VALORANT roster has received a direct invitation to the European qualifier playoffs for VCT 2027: EMEA Kickoff. The competition will take place online from November 26 to December 5. Sixteen teams will compete for two spots at VCT 2027: EMEA Kickoff, the first major regional LAN tournament of next year.

Alongside NAVI Junior, UCAM, Eintracht Frankfurt, MIR, and Joblife have also received playoff invitations. Three more teams will be revealed later, while the remaining eight spots will go to teams advancing from two open qualifiers. Any team can participate — find out more here.

Recall that after four years in the VCT, NAVI lost their slot in Riot Games' partnership program. As a result, the club's main roster was disbanded, and all resources were redirected towards developing the NAVI Junior roster under coach Johnta. The team was formed after the NAVI VISA Academy VALORANT project ended.

NAVI Junior VALORANT Roster:

Vitalii «Javelin» Fedak
Herman «Kolosha» Skrypka
Waniss «Darxcio» Mehl
Nikita «avey» Ivanovs
Wiktor «sizo» Bujak

Ivan «Johnta» Shevtsov (coach)