All qualified teams, match schedules, and results for League of Legends Worlds 2026

League of Legends Worlds 2026 starts on October 15 with a slightly revamped format. With the addition of CBLOL as a separate region, a total of 19 teams will participate in the biggest LoL esports event of the year.

The Play-in stage will feature four teams, with only one being able to advance to the Swiss Stage alongside 15 other teams. T1 come into this tournament as back-to-back-to-back defending champions and are looking to obtain a fourth title in a row. Here’s everything you need to know about LoL Worlds 2026 ahead of the month long battle in USA to see who lifts the Summoner’s Cup.

Every team qualified for League of Legends Worlds 2026

1) LEC (EMEA)

• G2 Esports (1st seed)
• Movistar KOI (2nd seed)
• Karmine Corp (3rd seed)

2) LPL (China)

• Anyone’s Legend (1st seed)
• Bilibili Gaming (2nd seed)
• Top Esports (3rd seed)
• Invictus Gaming (4th seed)

3) LCK (Korea)

• Gen.G (1st seed)
• Hanwha Life Esports (2nd seed)
• T1 (3rd seed)
• Dplus KIA (4th seed)

4) LCP (Asia-Pacific)

• Team Secret Whales (1st seed)
• CTBC Flying Oyster (2nd seed)
• MVK Esports (3rd seed)

5) LCS (North America)

• Team Liquid (1st or 2nd seed)
• Cloud9 (1st, 2nd or 3rd seed)
• LYON (1st, 2nd or 3rd seed)

6) CBLOL (Brazil)

• LØS (1st or 2nd seed)
• LOUD or FURIA (1st or 2nd seed)

League of Legends Worlds 2026 schedule

1) Play-in stage

The following teams will be a part of the play-in stage at League of Legends Worlds 2026:

• Karmine Corp
• Cloud9 or LYON
• MVK Esports
• LØS, LOUD or FURIA

• Start date: October 15, 2026
• End date: October 18, 2026
• Venue: Riot Games Arena

Day 1: October 15

Day 2: October 16

Day 3: October 17

Day 4: October 18

2) Main event

• Start date: October 23, 2026
• End date: November 14, 2026
• Venues: Credit Union of Texas Event Center (Swiss, Quarterfinals, and Semifinals), and Barclays Center (Grand Finals)

The Worlds 2026 Main Event features the Swiss Stage and the Knockout Stage. The winner of the Play-in stage gets to move to the Swiss Stage. Only 8 teams can advance to the Knockout Stage. All results will be updated as soon as the matches conclude.

Day 1: October 23-24

Day 2: October 24-25

Day 3: October 25

Day 4: October 26

Day 5: October 28

Day 6: October 29

Day 7: October 30

Day 8: October 31

Day 9: November 3

Day 10: November 4

Day 11: November 5

Day 12: November 6

Day 13: November 7

Day 14: November 8

Day 15: November 14