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Natus Vincere and Team Vitality Start Strong at LEC 2026 Versus

Time: 2026-01-17 23:00 (UTC)

The regular season of the LEC 2026 Versus kicked off on January 17, with teams playing their first group stage matches in a Bo1 format.

The opening day allowed us to assess the current form of the teams after the off-season and set the initial power rankings in the standings.

Fnatic 1:0 Los Ratones

Fnatic  claimed a decisive victory over  Los Ratones , controlling the game from the early stages. The team closed the match in 32 minutes with a 13–2 kill difference, leaving no room for a comeback.

The match MVP was  Upset . The Fnatic player finished with a 7/0/3 scoreline, dealing 21.4k damage and earning 18.9k gold, playing a crucial role in team fights. 

GIANTX 1:0 Shifters

GIANTX  defeated  Shifters  in a tense game, finishing with a 20–19 kill score. Despite the even pace of the match, GIANTX managed to win crucial team fights in the late game.

The match MVP was  Noah . The GIANTX player ended the game with an 8.1/2.8/7.1 scoreline, dealing 29k damage and earning 21.3k gold.

Natus Vincere 1:0 Team Heretics

Natus Vincere  confidently outplayed  Team Heretics , finishing the match with a 16–5 kill advantage. The team consistently controlled the map and did not allow the opponent to gain any foothold.

The match MVP was  Hans SamD . The NAVI marksman finished with a 3.9/1.0/5.9 scoreline, dealing 21.8k damage and earning 18.1k gold, becoming the main damage source for the team.

Team Vitality 1:0 SK Gaming

Team Vitality  secured a victory over  SK Gaming , dominating in the mid-game and confidently capitalizing on their advantage. The match ended with a 25–14 kill score in favor of Vitality.

The match MVP was  Carzzy . The Team Vitality ADC finished with a 10.1/3.0/7.1 scoreline, dealing 35.2k damage and earning 20.4k gold, playing a key role in the team's victory. 

Karmine Corp 1:0 Karmine Corp Blue

Karmine Corp  proved stronger than their academy team  Karmine Corp Blue. The main roster confidently controlled the map and secured the win in 35 minutes.

The match MVP was  Caliste . The Karmine Corp player finished with a 5.0/0.0/7.1 scoreline, dealing 27.8k damage and earning 20.3k gold. 

Movistar KOI 1:0 G2 Esports

Movistar KOI  secured a win over  G2 Esports , finishing the match with a confident map advantage. The team took the initiative early and secured the victory in 31 minutes with a 17–7 kill score.

The match MVP was Supa . The Movistar KOI marksman finished with an 8/1/6 scoreline, dealing 34.8k damage and earning 20.3k gold, playing a key role in team fights. 

Matches of the Next Game Day

On January 18, the second game day of the LEC 2026 Versus regular season will take place, where teams will once again play matches in a Bo1 format and continue to fight for positions in the tournament standings. The main matchup of the day will be between Team Vitality and Natus Vincere .

The LEC 2026 Versus runs from January 17 to March 1, 2026, in Berlin at the Riot Games Arena in an offline format. The tournament features 12 teams competing for a slot at First Stand 2026. You can follow the match results and tournament statistics via this link.
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