Sentinels clinch the Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 Americas title after a thrilling 4-3 victory over 100 Thieves. Discover how the champions dominated the playoffs and secured a spot in the Mid-Season Finals in Hangzhou, China.
Sentinels have emerged as the champions of Marvel Rivals Ignite Stage 1 Americas, triumphing over 100 Thieves in a thrilling seven-game Grand Final. The victory marks another high point in the organization’s growing legacy within the competitive Marvel Rivals scene, echoing their dominance in previous events.
Despite facing adversity in the group stage, Sentinels turned the tide in the playoffs, launching a relentless campaign that saw them defeat several top-tier teams. Their playoff run included decisive victories over ENVY and tekixd, before clashing with 100 Thieves in the Upper Bracket Final. Sentinels edged out a narrow 3-2 win in that encounter, sending 100 Thieves to the Lower Bracket.
Undeterred, 100 Thieves rallied back with a strong performance against ENVY, the reigning Shroud Gauntlet champions, to set up a high-stakes rematch in the Grand Finals. The final showdown between Sentinels and 100 Thieves lived up to all expectations, with the match going the full distance of seven intense games.
Here’s how the Grand Finals played out:
- Game 1: Sentinels 2-1 100 Thieves – Birnin T’Challa (Domination)
- Game 2: Sentinels 1-3 100 Thieves – Yggdrasil Path (Convoy)
- Game 3: Sentinels 1-2 100 Thieves – Hall of Djalia (Convergence)
- Game 4: Sentinels 2-0 100 Thieves – Hell’s Heaven (Domination)
- Game 5: Sentinels 2-3 100 Thieves – Spider-Islands (Convoy)
- Game 6: Sentinels 3-1 100 Thieves – Central Park (Convergence)
- Game 7: Sentinels 3-2 100 Thieves – Midtown (Convoy)
Final Score: Sentinels 4 – 3 100 Thieves
This win wasn’t just about the title; it also secured Sentinels, 100 Thieves, and ENVY a coveted spot in the upcoming Mid-Season Finals in Hangzhou, China. The offline tournament will serve as a global proving ground, bringing together the top teams from various regions.
Following the win, Chassidy ‘aramori’ Kaye, a strategist player for Sentinels, shared her excitement for the upcoming international stage. She noted the team’s prior scrims against top European and Asian teams like Rad EU, Brr Brr Patapim, and Gen.G, expressing eagerness to compete with them under tournament pressure.
“Obviously, we were hoping to play Virtus.pro, but they didn’t qualify. Still, we’ve played against many of the top teams before, and it’s going to be really fun showing what we can do internationally,” said Kaye during the Grand Finals livestream.
The Ignite Stage 1 Americas event has not only highlighted the growing competitive depth of Marvel Rivals but also set the stage for an electrifying Mid-Season Finals, where Sentinels will now look to assert themselves on a global scale.
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