The Worlds 2026 final between Gen.G and Bilibili Gaming starts at 2 PM EST (19:00 UTC) on Saturday, November 14, and you can watch it for free on lolesports.com, the LoL Esports YouTube channel and Twitch. In New York, Riot also runs a Fan Fest at Pier 36, open to all fans, with a watch party for the final. Here are the start times for every region and everything else you need.
How to watch the Worlds 2026 final at a glance
- Match: Gen.G vs Bilibili Gaming, best-of-five.
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 (Sunday, November 15 in Asia).
- Start: 2 PM EST, 19:00 UTC, 20:00 CET.
- Free streams: lolesports.com, YouTube @lolesports and Twitch.
- In person: Barclays Center, Brooklyn (tickets via Ticketmaster), or the Fan Fest watch party at Pier 36 (open to all fans, subject to capacity).
- Length: a best-of-five can run from about two to more than five hours.
Worlds 2026 final start time in your time zone
| City / time zone | Day | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PST) | Saturday | 11:00 AM |
| New York (EST) | Saturday | 2:00 PM |
| São Paulo (BRT) | Saturday | 4:00 PM |
| London (GMT) | Saturday | 19:00 |
| Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Warsaw (CET) | Saturday | 20:00 |
| Athens, Bucharest (EET) | Saturday | 21:00 |
| Istanbul (TRT) | Saturday | 22:00 |
| Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok (ICT) | Sunday | 02:00 |
| Shanghai, Taipei (CST) | Sunday | 03:00 |
| Seoul (KST), Tokyo (JST) | Sunday | 04:00 |
| Sydney (AEDT) | Sunday | 06:00 |
Where to stream the Worlds 2026 final
| Platform | What you get |
|---|---|
| lolesports.com | The official stream, with the schedule and live score |
| YouTube: LoL Esports | The official English broadcast, with the VOD right after |
| Twitch | The official English broadcast on Riot’s channel |
Watching later? The full VOD goes up on the LoL Esports YouTube channel, and the result is in our Worlds 2026 hub as soon as the last game ends.
Worlds 2026 Fan Fest at Pier 36
Riot’s Fan Fest runs at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan for the three days up to the final. Entry is open to all fans, but the line can be capped when the venue is full.
| Day | Opening hours (EST) |
|---|---|
| Thursday, November 12 | 3 PM to 9 PM |
| Friday, November 13 | 3 PM to 9 PM |
| Saturday, November 14 | 11 AM to 8 PM, with the finals watch party from 2 PM |
- Main stage: a League of Legends dev panel, trivia, meet-and-greets, a cosplay showcase and the Mundo Dodgeball finals.
- Saturday morning: a Hotline League special at 11 AM before the final.
- Riot booths: Riot Store merch, Riftbound and TFT learn-to-play, Wild Rift matches, Rift ID cards and a graffiti wall.
- Photo ops: an inflatable Teemo at the entrance and official Riot cosplayers.
Who plays in the final?
Gen.G (LCK) swept Invictus Gaming 3-0 in the semifinals. Bilibili Gaming (LPL) beat defending champions T1 3-1. Rosters, form and key matchups are in our Gen.G vs BLG preview, and the bigger picture in five storylines for the final. Need something to do before 2 PM? The latest LoLdle answers are up.
How to watch Worlds 2026 FAQ
Is the Worlds 2026 final free to watch?
Yes. The official broadcast is free on lolesports.com, YouTube and Twitch.
What time is the Worlds 2026 final in Europe?
20:00 CET on Saturday, November 14 (19:00 in the UK, 22:00 in Turkey).
Do I need a ticket for the Worlds 2026 Fan Fest?
Riot says Fan Fest at Pier 36 is open to all fans, subject to venue capacity. Tickets for the final itself at Barclays Center are sold through Ticketmaster.
Sources: lolesports.com: Your guide to Worlds 2026 Fan Fest, Wikipedia: 2026 Worlds final, Game Over Interactive.
