In a blockbuster cross continental collab, North American powerhouse 100 Thieves has partnered with Japanese sensation Crazy Raccoon to form Crazy Thieves, set to storm the ALGS Year 5 Championship in Sapporo, Japan.
The trio qualified via 100T’s dominant Americas Pro League run will compete at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME from January 15-18, 2026, with a massive $2,000,000 prize pool up for grabs.
The Elite Roster: Crazy Thieves Lineup
Powered by 100 Thieves’ core, this hybrid squad has a mix of NA firepower with CR’s cultural flair:
- Phony (Josue Ruiz): IGL, Americas Pro League standout
- Genburten (Noyan Ozkose): Veteran fragger, 100T mainstay
- Verhulst (Evan Verhulst): 2023 World Champion with DarkZero
Coached by Balvarine, they’re set up for impact in group stage matchups.
Tournament Format
The ALGS Year 5 Championship pits 40 top teams against each other for the $2M prize pool.
It kicks off with the Group Stage starting January 15, featuring four groups of 10 teams where each squad battles in a six match series to secure seedings. The top 20 advancers proceed to the Bracket Stage for elimination-style clashes.
The Finals deliver match point excitement, teams race to 50 points, then must win a single Battle Royale game to lift the trophy.
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