The highly anticipated Upper Bracket Final of IEM Rio 2026 will feature a clash between Team Vitality and Team Falcons on April 15, 2026, at 18:00 UTC.
This matchup pits the current #1 ranked Team Vitality against the #3 ranked Team Falcons in what promises to be a thrilling contest. Vitality enters the match with an impressive record of 5 wins in their last 5 outings, while Team Falcons have secured 4 victories in their most recent 5 matches. Historically, Vitality holds a 5-3 lead in their head-to-head encounters over the past 12 months across 8 matches. Their last meeting at BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 saw Vitality suffer a 2-3 series loss.