100 Thieves to Make LAN Debut Against NIP in Portugal

The revamped 100 Thieves roster is set to play its first LAN match very soon. The team will debut at Roman Imperium Cup V, which will take place from February 19 to 22 in Portugal at the SAW Esports Arena.

Tournament organizers have already released the schedule and group distribution. A total of 16 teams will compete, divided into four groups with a double-elimination format. The seeding was based on the invited teams’ ranking as of February 2. Since the new 100 Thieves lineup does not yet have a ranking position, it was placed in one of the toughest groups.

Group D:

• Ninjas in Pyjamas

• Monte

• BESTIA

• 100 Thieves

The team led by rain will play its first LAN match in the updated roster against Ninjas in Pyjamas. It will be a serious test, given the experience of the Swedish organization. Monte and Argentina’s BESTIA are also in the group, making the battle for playoff spots highly competitive.

The match schedule is as follows: Groups A and B will begin on February 19, while Groups C and D will start on February 20. The quarterfinals will be played on February 21, followed by the semifinals, third-place match, and grand final on February 22.

Before traveling to Portugal, 100 Thieves competed in the open qualifier for IEM Atlanta, where they were eliminated in the fourth round after losing 8:13 to MOUZ NXT on Dust2.

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Roman Imperium Cup V will serve as the team’s first major LAN test and an important step in their attempt to establish themselves in the VRS ranking. Just a few days after the tournament, 100 Thieves will travel to Bucharest for DraculaN Season 5, making February a packed and crucial month for the squad.