K/DA and True Damage headline the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony, which starts on Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET (20:00 CET) at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The show kicks off the Gen.G vs BLG grand final and streams on lolesports.com. Riot has shared both artist rosters, but not the setlist.
- When: Saturday, November 14, 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET / 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET.
- Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. Live on lolesports.com.
- Who: K/DA and True Damage, with new line-ups for both groups.
- Theme: “No one wins alone”, in Riot’s words.
- Songs: Not announced yet.
Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony: what Riot has confirmed
League of Legends told fans on October 21 to “get ready to welcome K/DA and True Damage back to the #Worlds2026 Opening Ceremony stage”. On November 10, LoL Esports followed up with the full ceremony announcement, presented by Mastercard. Riot promises visuals, music and a show built around the idea that “no one wins alone”.
K/DA line-up at Worlds 2026
The K/DA roster for the ceremony, as listed by LoL Esports:
| Champion | Artist |
|---|---|
 Ahri | MIYEON of i-dle |
 Akali | SOYEON of i-dle |
 Evelynn | Sophie Powers |
 Kai’Sa | Mimi Webb |
True Damage line-up at Worlds 2026
SOYEON is the link between the two groups. She voices Akali in both K/DA and True Damage, so she is on both rosters for Saturday.
| Champion | Artist |
|---|---|
| Akali | SOYEON of i-dle |
 Senna | Coco Jones |
 Ekko | Vic Mensa |
 Qiyana | Sofía Reyes |
K/DA and True Damage at past Worlds finals
Both groups were born on the Worlds stage. K/DA debuted with “POP/STARS” at the Worlds 2018 final in Incheon and performed again at Worlds 2020. True Damage debuted with “GIANTS” at the Worlds 2019 final in Paris.
Riot has not said which songs are on the setlist. We will not guess. Every past anthem and music video is in our list of all League of Legends Worlds songs.
How to watch the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony
The ceremony runs on the official LoL Esports broadcast right before game 1 of the final. Tune in at 20:00 CET if you want the full show. Stream links, co-streams and Fan Fest times are in our guide on how to watch the Worlds 2026 final, and the matchup is broken down in our Gen.G vs BLG preview.
Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony FAQ
What time is the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony?
Saturday, November 14, at 11:00 AM PT / 2:00 PM ET. That is 19:00 GMT and 20:00 CET.
Who performs at the Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony?
K/DA and True Damage. Riot has confirmed both groups and their artist rosters, but no other acts so far.
Which songs will K/DA and True Damage play?
Riot has not announced the setlist. We will update this article if it does.
Sources: LoL Esports: Worlds 2026 Opening Ceremony Presented by Mastercard, League of Legends on YouTube, Inven Global (quoting @LeagueOfLegends, October 21).
