100 Thieves sweep NRG to secure top-four finish at VALORANT Champions

100 Thieves sweep NRG to secure top-four finish at VALORANT Champions

100 Thieves 2:0 NRG

100 Thieves eliminated NRG from VALORANT Champions 2026 with a 2–0 victory in the second round of the lower bracket.

The North American representatives survived overtime on Sunset before dominating Haven to secure a top-four finish and remain in contention for the world championship.

NRG exited the tournament in joint fifth–sixth place.

100 Thieves win Sunset in overtime

Sunset proved a closely contested opening map.

Both teams fought to a 12–12 regulation tie, forcing overtime to determine the winner.

100 Thieves eventually secured consecutive rounds to close the map 14–12 and take the series lead.

Haven closes the sweep

The second map was considerably more one-sided.

100 Thieves took control on Haven and allowed NRG to claim only four rounds, closing the map 13–4.

Peter "Asuna" Mazuryk was named the standout player of the series by BO3, recording 267 ACS, 13% above his average over the previous six months.

The victory secured 100 Thieves a place in the next lower-bracket round, while NRG's championship defense came to an end.

100 Thieves will next face G2 Esports for a place in the lower-bracket final.