100 Thieves Defeats G2 Esports 2-1 at Valorant Champions 2026
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In a thrilling lower bracket semifinal match at Valorant Champions 2026, 100 Thieves triumphed over G2 Esports with a score of 2-1. This victory propels 100 Thieves to face Team Vitality in the lower bracket final.
Match Overview
100 Thieves faced G2 Esports today at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in the lower bracket semifinal of the Valorant Champions 2026 playoffs. The series was hard-fought, going the full three maps, with 100 Thieves emerging victorious, avenging their earlier loss to G2 in the upper bracket quarterfinals.
Map Breakdown
- Map 1: Lotus
G2 Esports started strong, with both teams trading rounds, leading to a 6-6 tie at halftime. After switching sides, 100 Thieves took an early lead, but G2 responded with six consecutive rounds to win the map 13-10. Both jawgemo and leaf were standout performers, each securing 22 kills.
- Map 2
On their own pick, 100 Thieves began well but trailed 7-5 at halftime after G2's strong finish. However, 100 Thieves rallied in the second half, winning five consecutive rounds to take the map 13-10. Cryocells and bang contributed significantly with 20 and 20 kills, respectively.
- Map 3: Decider
G2 initially took the lead, winning the first three rounds. Yet, 100 Thieves answered back with five straight rounds, leading 7-5 at half. They maintained their momentum, ultimately closing the map 13-7 with Cryocells being the standout player, achieving 22 kills.
Upcoming Matches
With this win, 100 Thieves has secured at least a third-place finish and will compete against Team Vitality in the lower bracket final. The best-of-five series will determine who advances to face LOUD in the grand final. G2 Esports exits the tournament in fourth place, taking home $130,000.
About Valorant Champions 2026
The tournament runs from September 24 to October 18 in Shanghai, China, featuring a total prize pool of $2,250,000, of which $1,000,000 is awarded to the champion. The group stages and early playoff rounds are held at the Jing’an Sports Center, while the top four teams will compete in the grand final at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.