Top Esports secure their second victory at the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage vs 100 Thieves

Next up was a matchup between one of China’s strongest teams, Top Esports, and the squad that surprised everyone on Day 1 of Worlds 2025 — 100 Thieves. On paper, the outcome seemed clear, but would it really be that straightforward once the game began?

Game 1 Picks:

• Top Esports: Sion, Qiyana, Ryze, Yunara, Leona
• 100 Thieves: Ambessa, Vi, Taliyah, Kai`Sa, Rakan

At first, 100 Thieves looked decent, but Top Esports gradually built up their advantage, spreading their opponents across the map. Top Esports didn’t give away a single jungle objective and lost only one tower throughout the match. A confident performance and an easy win for Top Esports.

This victory puts Top Esports at a 2-0 record, leaving them just one step away from advancing to the Knockout Stage. 100 Thieves, after this loss, drop to a 1-1 scoreline.

Reminder: the Swiss Stage at Worlds 2025 runs from October 15–19 and 22–25. Sixteen teams play five rounds in a Swiss format: teams with 3 wins advance to the Knockout Stage, and teams with 3 losses are eliminated. Elimination and advancement matches are Best-of-Three with Fearless Draft. All other matches are Best-of-One, so every game matters.

Elimination and advancement matches are played in a Best-of-Three format with the Fearless Draft system, adding more strategy to the game. All other matches in the Swiss Stage are Best-of-One, so every round counts and one mistake can decide the outcome.