Episode 1 · Aces and a Sweep: Paper Rex and G2 open Group C · Stories

something of Paper Rex reacts on stage VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 1 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 24, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Yicun Liu/Riot Games)

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Episode 1 · Sep 241 / 14

Aces and a Sweep: Paper Rex and G2 open Group C

d4v41 finished Lotus with an ace for Paper Rex, and G2 swept TYLOO 13–6, 13–3 in the first Champions match a Chinese team has played at home.

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d4v41's ace ends it

d4v41 closes Lotus with an ace and Paper Rex open Shanghai with a win

Match point at 12–10, five Liquid players alive, and d4v41 takes all five. Paper Rex win Lotus 13–10 and the series 2–1.

TL1–2PRX

Ascent4–13▶Haven13–7▶Lotus10–13▶

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StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid

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Paper Rex

2–1Group C · Opening · Bo3

Team Liquid

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Paper Rex beat Team Liquid 2-1

Ascent 13–4 to Paper Rex, Haven 13–7 to Liquid, Lotus 13–10 with d4v41 ending it on an ace. Paper Rex are 1–0 and play G2 in the Group C winners’ match on Sept 29. Liquid drop to the elimination match against TYLOO the same day.

TL1–2PRX

Ascent4–13▶Haven13–7▶Lotus10–13▶

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StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid People Who Moved

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G2 Esports

2–0Group C · Opening · Bo3

TYLOO

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G2 Esports beat TYLOO 2–0

Lotus 13–6, Sunset 13–3. The first international match TYLOO have ever played lasted two maps. G2 are 1–0 and meet Paper Rex in the winners’ match on Sept 29; TYLOO get Liquid in the elimination match, and a loss there ends their Champions.

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Lotus13–6▶Sunset13–3▶

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StorylinesChina at Home First Timers Regional King, International Choker

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The first ace of Shanghai

something records the first ace of Champions Shanghai

Five kills in one round against Team Liquid, in the opening match of the tournament. Paper Rex had two aces in the series; d4v41’s came on match point.

TL1–2PRX

Ascent4–13▶Haven13–7▶Lotus10–13▶

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0–1Chinese teams at home

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0–1

The first match a Chinese team has played at a home Champions ended in a loss.

TYLOO were also the first of the five debutant orgs to play. Xi Lai Gaming go next on Sept 25 against Karmine Corp; EDward Gaming and JD Gaming follow.

G22–0TYL

Lotus13–6▶Sunset13–3▶

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StorylinesChina at Home First Timers

Via the Editor's Desk

G2 Esports takes a bow after their victory during VALORANT Champions Shanghai Group Stage Day 1 at Jing’an Sports Center on September 24, 2026 in Shanghai, China (Photo by Colin Young-Wolff/Riot Games)

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On stage7 / 14

IT'S G2 TO OPEN

G2 after the sweep

The team that took Leviatán’s seat in the Americas points decider won its opener in two maps. Paper Rex next.

G22–0TYL

Lotus13–6▶Sunset13–3▶

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StorylinesRegional King, International Choker The Leviatán-Shaped Hole

Post8 / 14

BAB

G2 BABYBAY · @babybay

2-0 TYLOO A great start to Champions Shanghai for us. We play PRX next it’s going to be so sick playing them in front of this crowd. 加油 SHANGHAI LETS GO!

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Lotus13–6▶Sunset13–3▶

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NAT

Liquid nAts · @nAts__ss

1-2 vs @pprxteam Honestly quite a good performance for our first game especially against such an experienced team. We now have week to prepare for our next opponent. We know what to work on. Let’s take it game by game 🐼

TL1–2PRX

Ascent4–13▶Haven13–7▶Lotus10–13▶

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StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid

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SIU

TYLOO SiuFatBB · @SiuFat

Sorry...

G22–0TYL

Lotus13–6▶Sunset13–3▶

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