On stage
Before the first map
d4v41 and nAts before the first map of the tournament
Photographed ahead of the first map of the tournament. Paper Rex took it 13–4.
StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid
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Always the Bridesmaid
Paper Rex have lost the 2023 Champions final and both 2026 Masters finals. They arrive with the most points in the field and a late-season slump.
Photo · Colin Young Wolff / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
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By the numbers
1–0PRX in Shanghai
The cast
The arc
Next · 2026-09-29T09:00:00ZPaper Rex vs G2 Esports · Group C · Winners · Bo3–d –h –m
NowPaper Rex beat Team Liquid 2-1
Sep 24 · Episode 1
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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.
Result
Team Liquid1–2Group C · Opening · Bo3
Paper RexPaper 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.
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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.
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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 🐼
StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid
Sep 23 · The story so far
Rewind
Always the Bridesmaid
First team in the world to lock Champions. Also the team that lost both Masters finals this year
Santiago: 0–3 to Nongshim. London: 2–3 to Leviatán after beating them 2–0 in the upper bracket. Add the 2023 Champions final and Copenhagen 2022. They open against Team Liquid on day one.
StorylinesAlways the Bridesmaid
Photo · Colin Young Wolff / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
Next up
Sept 24
Champions Opening day kicks off with Liquid vs Paper Rex, then TYLOO's first up on the home field against G2
Group C opens the tournament. Two Bo3s: 17:00 and 20:00 Shanghai. Liquid bring a rookie and three roster changes. Paper Rex bring the most points in the field. TYLOO's first on stage with SiuFatBB's aura to lead the way.
Via the Editor's Desk
Photo · Colin Young Wolff / Riot GamesFlickr ↗
2026-08-30EWC 13–16th. Upset by VARREL in Stage 2, 5–6th. ↗
2026-06-21First team in the world to lock a Champions spot, on points. ↗
2026-06-21Lose the London final 2–3 to Leviatán after beating them 2–0 in the upper bracket. ↗
2026-03-15Lose the Santiago final 0–3 to Nongshim.
2023-08-26Lose the Champions final to Evil Geniuses.
2022-07-24Lose the Copenhagen Masters final.