Valve have published the May update of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), which will play a crucial role in distributing invites for two major tournaments during the summer player break. The updated ranking will determine participants for both the expanded DraculaN Season 7 and the $1,000,000 XSE Pro League Season 26.
Invite distribution
The May VRS will directly impact invites for the following events:
Digital Crusade DraculaN Season 7 (June 23–28)
- 14 global spots in the main event
XSE Pro League Season 26 (June 29 – July 12)
- 16 global spots in the main event
- $1,000,000 prize pool
Top 10 VRS as of May 4, 2026
The updated ranking once again confirms the dominance of Vitality, who remain firmly in first place with a significant lead:
- Vitality — 2081
- Natus Vincere — 1885
- Falcons — 1823
- FUT — 1808
- Spirit — 1807
- Astralis — 1800
- The MongolZ — 1791
- PARIVISION — 1747
- Aurora — 1742
- FURIA — 1730
MOUZ (11) and G2 (12) remain just outside the top 10 but are still in strong positions to receive direct invites depending on slot allocation.
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Key takeaways
The May update highlights several important trends:
- Vitality continue to dominate the global ranking, surpassing the 2000-point mark
- NAVI remain stable in second place despite inconsistent results across events
- Falcons are steadily rising and have secured a top-3 position
- FUT and Spirit are nearly tied, making the race for the top 4 extremely tight
- The MongolZ continue to lead the Asian region on the global stage
Meanwhile, FaZe (22) and BIG (23) are at risk of missing direct invites due to their current positions.
What it means for the scene
The May VRS is more than just a ranking — it effectively acts as a gateway to Tier-1 events this summer. Teams inside the top 16 are in a strong position to secure invites, while those outside must rely on qualifiers or wildcard opportunities. With such tight margins across the top 20, even a single deep playoff run could significantly reshape the standings ahead of the next update.
The Bigger Picture: Vitality remain untouchable
The May VRS once again confirms that the Vitality era is still ongoing, but the competition behind them is intensifying. NAVI, Falcons, and Spirit remain the closest challengers, while the middle of the table turns into a fierce battle for invites. The upcoming summer events will show whether anyone can challenge Vitality’s dominance — or if the VRS will continue to reflect their control over the scene.
