2026 League of Legends World Championship Quarterfinals Matchups Confirmed
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The eight teams advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship have been announced, with knockout stages set to begin on November 4. Three teams from the LCK, Gen.G, DWG KIA, and T1, will compete for a spot in the semifinals.
Quarterfinal Matchups
The knockout stage of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship will commence on November 4, pitting eight teams against each other. Representing the LCK, Gen.G, DWG KIA, and T1 will aim to secure their place in the semifinals.
Match Schedule
- TES vs IG (November 4): Two Chinese teams with records of 3 wins and 1 loss face off. TES previously defeated IG 3-1 in the regional finals to claim the third seed. This marks IG's first quarterfinal appearance in seven years.
- Gen.G vs LYON (November 5): Undefeated Gen.G (3-0) will meet LYON (3-2) again after previously defeating them 2-1 in the Swiss stage.
- DWG KIA vs BLG (November 6): DWG KIA enters the quarterfinals undefeated (3-0), while BLG qualified with a record of 3-2 after a strong performance against Hanwha Life Esports.
- T1 vs KC (November 7): T1, with a record of 3-1, takes on KC (3-2), who previously defeated T1 in the EWC semifinals.
Semifinals and Finals
The winners of the Gen.G vs LYON match will face the winner of TES vs IG in the semifinals, while DWG KIA vs BLG and T1 vs KC winners will meet on the opposite side. If both DWG KIA and T1 advance, an all-LCK semifinal will occur.
The semifinals are scheduled for November 8 and 9 at 7 AM, with the grand finals set for November 15 at 4 AM local time (November 14 at 2 PM ET) in Brooklyn.