NAVI won the Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 Stage 1 championship in the EMEA region

The Ukrainian esports organization NAVI concluded its run in the first stage of Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026 in the EMEA region on a high note. The team did not lose a single match throughout the tournament, reaffirming its status as one of the top contenders for the title in the new season.

Even during the group stage, NAVI put on a dominant performance, winning all five of their matches. Their overall map score of 10–1 demonstrated the team’s complete dominance over their opponents and allowed them to advance to the playoffs without any trouble.

In the decisive stage of the tournament, the Ukrainian team didn’t let up. First, NAVI soundly defeated FYR Strays and RAD 3–0, and then beat Virtus.pro by the same score, securing their spot in the final.

The tournament’s main match was also dominated by NAVI. In the final series, the team gave their opponents no chance for a comeback and closed out the series with a 4–0 victory, becoming the champions of the first stage of Marvel Rivals Ignite 2026.

For their victory, NAVI received $64,000 in prize money, 12 ranking points in the Marvel Rivals Ignite system, and an automatic spot in the next stage of the series, which will take place in August. The top ten teams in the world will compete in that stage, though the organizers have not yet revealed the venue or the prize pool.

NAVI continues to actively strengthen its position in international esports. Today, the club competes in a number of popular disciplines, including Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Valorant, PUBG, chess, and Marvel Rivals. In total, the organization has about 18 active teams across more than ten disciplines, including academy and women’s teams.

The club regularly analyzes the effectiveness of its rosters and, when necessary, adjusts its presence in various disciplines. This approach allows the club to focus its resources on promising areas and maintain a high level of competitiveness on the world stage.

NAVI is owned by Maxim Krippa, who invests in the organization’s development and the expansion of its presence in various esports disciplines.

The next challenge for the Marvel Rivals roster will be the Mid-Season Finals, where the team will have the opportunity to prove its leadership on the international stage.

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