Will PRX WIN All Internationals? Or Will They Collapse? | The Vodfathers

Dive into this packed episode of The Vodfathers as TMV, Sideshow, and Shyowager break down the wild 2026 VALORANT landscape, from C9 and FURIA’s chances of finally making international events to whether Japan’s VCT teams can break through in the stacked Pacific region. They compare paths to qualification, discuss DFM’s potential if they secure Foxy9 and Meiy, and paint FURIA as the ultimate “third-party BR kid” waiting to capitalize on Americas chaos. The crew then explores the new triple-elimination KICKOFF format, its Swiss-style similarities, brutal qualification pressure, and how narrative-rich lower brackets will turn every match into must-watch VALORANT. They also zoom out to the full-year 2026 VCT format and schedule, debating Americas vs Pacific strength, region cannibalization, seeding problems, and whether “season finals” trophies and champs points actually align with who the best team really is.

Off the server, they tackle hot-button esports topics: burnout from a packed calendar, the awkward fit of EWC in the schedule, and the ALF/Ascension financial drama in EMEA, including unpaid players, bizarre org statements, and the logistical nightmare Riot would face if an Ascension winner is removed before the season. If you care about VCT formats, roster moves, region strength, and the business side of esports, this episode is pure cinema from start to finish.

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Episode 12 was recorded on December 4, 2025

[Timestamps]
0:00 – C9 & Furia vs JPN Success
4:04 – G2 vs FNC Predictions
8:00 – China & EMEA
11:55 – MIBR & VIT
19:30 – Better Player Upgrade Debate
27:30 – Angel vs Frost Coaching
31:32 – T2 Team to Make Champs vs Mid-season Kick
36:00 – PRX Internationals Debate
39:58 – Viper Bad or Harbor Good
43:21 – Americas vs Pacific Trophies
51:01 – Galaxy Brain Club (Format Changes)
1:04:11 – Everything's on Fire (ULF)
1:13:31 – Match Recaps