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100 Thieves Partners with Crazy Raccoon
North American esports team 100 Thieves has joined forces with Japanese organization Crazy Raccoon for the upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship. The partnership allows 100 Thieves' roster to compete under the banner Crazy Thieves at the event in Sapporo, Japan.The ALGS Year 5 Championship, the grand finale of the 2025-2026 competitive season, is set to take place from January 15 to 18, 2026, at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME. With a massive $2 million prize pool on the line, 40 of the world's top Apex Legends teams will battle it out for the title.
Crazy Thieves Roster
Noyan "Genburten" Ozkose
Josue "Phony" Ruiz
Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst – the 2023 ALGS world champion
100 Thieves earned their spot in the championship by consistently performing among the top teams in both splits of the Americas Pro League during Year 5. This qualification secured their invitation to the global showdown.On the other side, Crazy Raccoon faced challenges in Year 5. The organization parted ways with its Apex Legends roster in August 2025 following player Han "SangJoon" Sang-joon's retirement. Their previous performances included a 27th-place finish at the Year 4 Championship, a 105th placement in the 2025 Open, and a 32nd overall in the Midseason Playoffs. Without a qualifying roster, the partnership with 100 Thieves provides Crazy Raccoon a strong presence at their home-country event.
ALGS Year 5 Championship Format and Schedule
The tournament kicks off with the Group Stage on January 15-16, where the 40 qualified teams are divided into four groups of 10. Each group plays a single six-match series against the others in their group, with performances determining seedings for the next phase.This leads into the Bracket Stage on January 17, a double-elimination format that narrows the field. The top 20 teams then advance to the Match Point Finals on January 18, where they'll compete in a match point series for the championship crown.All 40 teams have been confirmed, featuring past champions, regional Pro League winners, and standout performers from major events throughout Year 5 – a season marked by significant format updates to heighten competition.
More:Jack Martin Joins 100 Thieves
100 Thieves Partners with Crazy Raccoon
North American esports team 100 Thieves has joined forces with Japanese organization Crazy Raccoon for the upcoming Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 5 Championship. The partnership allows 100 Thieves' roster to compete under the banner Crazy Thieves at the event in Sapporo, Japan.The ALGS Year 5 Championship, the grand finale of the 2025-2026 competitive season, is set to take place from January 15 to 18, 2026, at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME. With a massive $2 million prize pool on the line, 40 of the world's top Apex Legends teams will battle it out for the title.
Crazy Thieves Roster
Noyan "Genburten" Ozkose
Josue "Phony" Ruiz
Evan "Verhulst" Verhulst – the 2023 ALGS world champion
100 Thieves earned their spot in the championship by consistently performing among the top teams in both splits of the Americas Pro League during Year 5. This qualification secured their invitation to the global showdown.On the other side, Crazy Raccoon faced challenges in Year 5. The organization parted ways with its Apex Legends roster in August 2025 following player Han "SangJoon" Sang-joon's retirement. Their previous performances included a 27th-place finish at the Year 4 Championship, a 105th placement in the 2025 Open, and a 32nd overall in the Midseason Playoffs. Without a qualifying roster, the partnership with 100 Thieves provides Crazy Raccoon a strong presence at their home-country event.
ALGS Year 5 Championship Format and Schedule
The tournament kicks off with the Group Stage on January 15-16, where the 40 qualified teams are divided into four groups of 10. Each group plays a single six-match series against the others in their group, with performances determining seedings for the next phase.This leads into the Bracket Stage on January 17, a double-elimination format that narrows the field. The top 20 teams then advance to the Match Point Finals on January 18, where they'll compete in a match point series for the championship crown.All 40 teams have been confirmed, featuring past champions, regional Pro League winners, and standout performers from major events throughout Year 5 – a season marked by significant format updates to heighten competition.
More:Jack Martin Joins 100 Thieves
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