Spring 2026 Playoffs Recap: Upsets and Underdog Stories
Sarah Martinez4 min readApril 18, 2026
Spring 2026 playoffs wrapped last weekend, and what a season it was. Here are the highlights.
The Cinderella Story
Phoenix Rising entered playoffs as the 8th seed in Northeast Valorant, having lost their first four matches of the season. They finished the regular season 6-4 and then ran the table in playoffs, beating the 1-seed in the finals.
Record-Breaking Attendance
We had our highest-ever attendance rate this season: 94.2% across all leagues. That's nearly 2,400 players showing up week after week.
What's Next
Summer registration opens June 1. See you there.
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