Riot Games has issued a statement confirming that 2025 will be the final year of participation for 100 Thieves in the League Tournament Americas (LTA), following a transitional role as a Provisional Guest Team during the league’s inaugural season.
The announcement provided further context around the organisation’s position within the evolving North American League of Legends ecosystem. According to Riot, 100 Thieves sold its franchise slot back to the developer in late 2024 as part of a strategic business decision. In response, Riot extended a one-year invitation to the team to remain involved in the newly launched LTA as a guest competitor.
This temporary status enabled 100 Thieves to compete fully in the 2025 season, including international events, while not being eligible for the Promotion Tournament nor guaranteed any long-term placement in the league.
Riot Games noted that the guest team arrangement was designed to support continuity and maintain competitive standards during the LTA’s first year. However, following an internal review throughout 2025, the league will now begin the process of identifying a new long-term North American partner to assume the slot from 2026 onwards. Riot described this as a “strategic step” towards building a more sustainable future for the league.
The statement also served as a message to the broader community, highlighting 100 Thieves’ near-decade-long impact on League of Legends esports—spanning from their LCS debut in 2018 to a championship victory in 2021. Riot acknowledged the organisation’s contributions, particularly their role in supporting the LCS-to-LTA transition in 2025.
In closing, Riot thanked both 100 Thieves and its fanbase, praising the loyalty and enthusiasm that have helped shape the team’s legacy. The organisation will play its final split in the LTA later this year, giving fans one last opportunity to see the squad compete on the league stage before its departure.
