100 Thieves enters Valorant Champions Shanghai because the Americas' No. 1 seed and holds the highest spot in Hotspawn's event energy rankings. The rating follows the group's Stage 2 championship victory over dwelling favourite LOUD in São Paulo.
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Hotspawn writers Lee, Ztitsh and Luca ranked 100 Thieves No. 1 general, whereas Zahk positioned the group third.
Forward of the event, 100 Thieves posted a promotional video on X, Wednesday, that includes participant Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk together with the roster.
"While you're about to win, you may simply really feel it," Asuna mentioned. "The dream is already realized, and also you simply have to complete it. We've all the time had what it takes. Now we simply have to indicate it."
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The group's ascension follows a season-long rebuild underneath coach Sean Gares, which included fifth- and sixth-place finishes in Kickoff and Stage 1 earlier than a title win on the Esports World Cup. 100 Thieves then consolidated their type by successful the Stage 2 remaining.
100 Thieves is about to debut at VALORANT Champions in Shanghai on September 27, 2026, taking over T1 in a Group Stage opening match at 10:00 AM CST / 02:00 AM UTC.
