Worlds 2026 ends with Gen.G against Bilibili Gaming in the grand final on Saturday, November 14, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The best-of-five starts at 2 PM EST (19:00 UTC). Gen.G swept Invictus Gaming 3-0 in the semifinals, while BLG knocked out defending champions T1 3-1. Below are the full schedule, every result from Play-In to semifinals, and how to watch.
Worlds 2026 at a glance
- Dates: October 15 to November 14, 2026 (16th World Championship).
- Hosts: Los Angeles (Play-In), Allen, Texas (Swiss stage, quarterfinals, semifinals) and Brooklyn, New York (final).
- Teams: 19, from the LCK, LPL, LEC, LCS, LCP and CBLOL.
- Grand final: Gen.G vs Bilibili Gaming, Saturday, November 14, 2 PM EST, Barclays Center.
- Prize pool: 5,000,000 USD base prize pool.
- Defending champion: T1, eliminated by BLG in the semifinals.
Worlds 2026 schedule and venues
| Stage | Dates | Venue | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play-In | October 15 to 18 | Riot Games Arena, Los Angeles | 4 teams, double elimination, Bo5. Winner to Swiss |
| Swiss stage | October 23 to 31 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen | 16 teams, 3 wins to advance, 3 losses out |
| Quarterfinals | November 3 to 6 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen | Single elimination, Bo5 |
| Semifinals | November 7 to 8 | Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen | Single elimination, Bo5 |
| Grand final | November 14 | Barclays Center, Brooklyn | Bo5, 2 PM EST |
Worlds 2026 bracket: knockout results
| Round | Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinal | Tuesday, November 3 | Top Esports vs Invictus Gaming | 1-3 |
| Quarterfinal | Wednesday, November 4 | Gen.G vs LYON | 3-0 |
| Quarterfinal | Thursday, November 5 | Dplus KIA vs Bilibili Gaming | 0-3 |
| Quarterfinal | Friday, November 6 | Karmine Corp vs T1 | 1-3 |
| Semifinal | Saturday, November 7 | Invictus Gaming vs Gen.G | 0-3 |
| Semifinal | Sunday, November 8 | Bilibili Gaming vs T1 | 3-1 |
| Grand final | Saturday, November 14 | Gen.G vs Bilibili Gaming | 2 PM EST |
Read the full semifinal story: BLG end T1’s reign at Worlds 2026.
Worlds 2026 Swiss stage results
Sixteen teams played five rounds in Allen. Rounds 1 and 2 were best-of-one, the elimination and qualification matches best-of-three.
| Team | Region | Record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dplus KIA | LCK | 3-0 | Advanced |
| Gen.G | LCK | 3-0 | Advanced |
| T1 | LCK | 3-1 | Advanced |
| Invictus Gaming | LPL | 3-1 | Advanced |
| Top Esports | LPL | 3-1 | Advanced |
| Karmine Corp | LEC | 3-2 | Advanced |
| LYON | LCS | 3-2 | Advanced |
| Bilibili Gaming | LPL | 3-2 | Advanced |
| Movistar KOI | LEC | 2-3 | Eliminated |
| LØS | CBLOL | 2-3 | Eliminated |
| Hanwha Life Esports | LCK | 2-3 | Eliminated |
| CTBC Flying Oyster | LCP | 1-3 | Eliminated |
| Team Liquid Alienware | LCS | 1-3 | Eliminated |
| G2 Esports | LEC | 1-3 | Eliminated |
| Team Secret Whales | LCP | 0-3 | Eliminated |
| Anyone’s Legend | LPL | 0-3 | Eliminated |
Two of the biggest names went home early. G2, who won all three LEC splits in 2026, finished 1-3. MSI 2026 champions Hanwha Life Esports fell at 2-3.
Worlds 2026 Play-In results
Karmine Corp came through the Play-In in Los Angeles and went on to reach the quarterfinals.
| Match | Score |
|---|---|
| Karmine Corp vs Cloud9 KIA | 3-2 |
| MVK Esports vs FURIA | 3-0 |
| Karmine Corp vs MVK Esports (winners’ match) | 3-0 |
| FURIA vs Cloud9 KIA (elimination) | 3-1 |
| MVK Esports vs FURIA (elimination) | 3-1 |
| Karmine Corp vs MVK Esports (qualification) | 3-0 |
Worlds 2026 final: Gen.G vs Bilibili Gaming
| Role | Gen.G (LCK) | Bilibili Gaming (LPL) |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Kiin | Bin |
| Jungle | Canyon | Xun |
| Mid | Chovy | Knight |
| Bot | Ruler | Viper |
| Support | Duro | ON |
| Head coach | Ryu | Daeny |
| Road to the final | Swiss 3-0, QF 3-0 LYON, SF 3-0 IG | Swiss 3-2, QF 3-0 DK, SF 3-1 T1 |
Gen.G have only dropped one game in the whole event. BLG lost twice in the Swiss stage but have looked sharper every round since. Our full preview: Gen.G vs BLG, the Worlds 2026 final preview.
Worlds 2026 final start time
| Region | Start |
|---|---|
| New York (EST) | Saturday 2:00 PM |
| Los Angeles (PST) | Saturday 11:00 AM |
| UTC | Saturday 19:00 |
| London (GMT) | Saturday 19:00 |
| Paris, Berlin, Warsaw (CET) | Saturday 20:00 |
| Istanbul (TRT) | Saturday 22:00 |
| São Paulo (BRT) | Saturday 16:00 |
| Ho Chi Minh City (ICT) | Sunday 02:00 |
| Shanghai (CST) | Sunday 03:00 |
| Seoul (KST) | Sunday 04:00 |
The broadcast is free on lolesports.com, the LoL Esports YouTube channel and Twitch. All channels, Fan Fest times and the watch party: how to watch the Worlds 2026 final.
What comes after Worlds 2026
Worlds 2027 goes to South Korea, with tentative dates of October 15 to November 14, 2027, according to KeSPA. The next international event is First Stand 2027. All dates are in our LoL tournament calendar, and every past champion is in LoL Worlds winners.
Worlds 2025 recap
Worlds 2025 was played in China from October 14 to November 9, 2025. T1 beat KT Rolster in the final and completed a three-peat, after titles in 2023 and 2024. That run ended in the 2026 semifinals against BLG.
Worlds 2026 FAQ
When is the Worlds 2026 final?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2 PM EST (19:00 UTC, 20:00 CET) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Who is in the Worlds 2026 final?
Gen.G from the LCK and Bilibili Gaming from the LPL. Gen.G beat Invictus Gaming 3-0 and BLG beat T1 3-1 in the semifinals.
How much is the Worlds 2026 prize pool?
The base prize pool is 5,000,000 USD, split across all 19 teams.
Sources: lolesports.com, Wikipedia: 2026 League of Legends World Championship, Esports Charts (Worlds 2027 dates). Updated Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
