LOUD and 100 Thieves qualify for Champions Shanghai

LOUD and 100 Thieves have secured their positions at Champions Shanghai following the VCT Americas Stage 2 playoffs in São Paulo, Brazil.

LOUD qualified for the international tournament after a 3-2 victory against NRG in a high-stakes lower final series. The win marks the Brazilian organization’s first appearance at Champions since 2023. The deciding map saw LOUD overcome an early deficit to secure the win, with players such as erde and lukxo providing critical performances.

100 Thieves also clinched a spot in Shanghai by defeating NRG with a 2-0 scoreline. This victory marks the first time the North American organization will compete at a Champions event since 2022. Both LOUD and 100 Thieves will face each other in the VCT Americas grand final to determine the regional champion.