The world of esports offers a direct path to the big leagues. For teams competing in VALORANT, winning means much more than just a trophy. It means securing a valuable spot in the VCT Ascension Americas tournament. This key event offers a direct entry into the major franchise leagues by 2026. Teams fight hard for this chance at long-term stability and recognition.
Recently, Team Solid faced off against RED Canids in the VCL Brazil: Last Chance Qualifier, known as LCQ. This final match on Sunday, the 7th, was not just about bragging rights. It decided who would get a better starting position in the upcoming Ascension event. The stakes were incredibly high for both organizations.
Team Solid showed dominant form, sweeping RED Canids with a decisive 3-0 victory. This win made Team Solid the champion of the LCQ. It also earned them a direct entry into the group stage of the Ascension tournament. For RED Canids, the path will be tougher. They must now compete in the play-in stage. Here, they will battle against two other teams, Winthrop University and Six Karma, for just two remaining spots in the main event.
É TEMPO DE SOLID 💛
A SUA SELESOLID É A GRANDE CAMPEÃ DO LCQ!
GGWP, @REDCanids!#goSOLID pic.twitter.com/kvHKxkDsdu
— Team Solid (@TeamSolid_of) September 7, 2025
With Team Solid’s win, Brazil now has two teams confirmed for the main Ascension event. Stellae Gaming had already secured their spot. The VCT Ascension tournament will take place in São Paulo. It will run from October 17 to October 26. A total of eight teams will compete in person. Confirmed participants include Stellae Gaming, Team Solid, Envy, TSM, 9z Team, and ShindeN. The final two teams will emerge from the play-in stage. Fans can catch all the action on the official VALORANT Esports Brazil channels on Twitch and YouTube.