This market centers on the outcome of the Gentle Mates versus Team Liquid match in the VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 Group Stage, scheduled for May 1, 2026. As the final week of the group stage, this fixture carries direct implications for Group Alpha standings and playoff seeding — with both teams competing to secure the most favorable bracket position heading into the next phase of the EMEA regional circuit. Traders are evaluating both rosters' recent form, agent pool versatility, map preferences, and head-to-head history to assess which organisation is more likely to close out the series and advance with momentum.

1. Market Outcomes and Resolution Criteria: This market resolves to "GM" if Gentle Mates is officially recorded as the winner of this match, and the match is completed before the market end date. It resolves to "TL" if Team Liquid is officially recorded as the winner under the same conditions. It resolves to "Tie" if this match is canceled, postponed beyond the market end date, concluded without an officially declared winner, or if no official winner is recorded by the market end date; in the event of a Tie resolution, all positions settle at $0.50 per share.

2. Definition of Official Winner: "Officially recorded as the winner" means the team confirmed as the series winner in the official VCT 2026 EMEA Stage 1 match results, as published by Riot Games or its authorized regional operator, under a best-of-3 (BO3) format. The first team to win 2 maps is the official series winner. No draw outcome is possible under BO3 format.

3. Official Sources and Evidence: The primary source for resolution is the official VCT website (https://valorantesports.com) and Liquipedia VALORANT (https://liquipedia.net/valorant). Secondary sources include vlr.gg, thespike.gg, and verified official team or VCT social media accounts. The primary source takes precedence; secondary sources may be used only for corroboration and cannot override clear or later-dated official publications.

4. Resolution Timing: The market ends at the market end date and will normally be resolved as soon as reasonably practical after the official result is published on valorantesports.com or Liquipedia, or once it becomes clear that no qualifying result will be recorded before the market end date.

5. Handling Postponements, Cancellations, and Non-Winner Outcomes: If this match is postponed but completed before the market end date, that result determines the outcome. If the match is completed after the market end date, canceled, or no official winner is declared by the market end date, the market resolves to "Tie." Technical issues are handled per Riot Games' official VCT tournament rules. If the match is postponed beyond 72 hours from the scheduled start, the market resolves to "Tie."

6. Ambiguities and Disputes: If conflicting information exists regarding the result of this match, the most recent official publication from Riot Games or its authorized VCT operator takes precedence. In any remaining ambiguous case not explicitly covered above, the resolver will rely on official records for this specific match to determine the outcome.