Worlds 2026
The best teams from LCK, LPL, LEC and LCS compete for the Summoner's Cup. Every match covered — full scoreboards, drafts, and stats.
Oct 15 – Nov 14, 2026 · Los Angeles · Dallas · New York City
Tournament stages
Teams from every region battle for group stage spots. Historically where the biggest upsets happen.
Top seeds enter. Eight teams advance to the knockout bracket. Every game matters.
Quarterfinals through the Grand Final. The last games of the season.
Teams to watch
Form heading into Worlds based on 2026 split results
Hanwha Life Esports enter as MSI 2026 champions with a direct Swiss Stage spot secured. T1 and Gen.G have been the other dominant forces across the 2026 season — with KT Rolster and Dplus KIA pushing for the remaining seeds, LCK's fourth spot is the most competitive it's been in years.
BLG had a dominant 2026, winning both Split 1 and Split 2 — they are the clear favourites from China heading into October. Top Esports, Anyone's Legend, and JD Gaming are battling for the remaining seeds. Knight on BLG remains one of the most dangerous mid laners in the world — check his champion pool and stats on RiftLens.
Karmine Corp and G2 Esports have dominated the LEC in 2026, with G2 taking the Versus title. The third LEC seed goes to Play-In, making every playoff match decisive. Europe has historically underperformed at Worlds — but with G2's international pedigree, they remain the west's best hope.
LYON and Team Liquid have been the standout LCS teams in 2026. The third seed goes to Play-In in Los Angeles. Home crowd advantage could be a real factor — the Riot Games Arena crowd will be electric for North American teams.