BNK Pier-X Aims for Back-to-Back Titles in DCGI Finals Against Team WE
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BNK Pier-X, the first champion of the Asia Showdown Invitational, is set to compete in the finals of the 2026 Demacia Cup Global Invitational against China's Team WE. The match will take place on September 17 at 6 PM KST in Beijing, with Pier-X seeking to prove the strength of the LCK by clinching their second consecutive international title.
BNK Pier-X's Journey to the Finals
BNK Pier-X, fresh off their victory at the inaugural Asia Showdown Invitational (ASI) in 2025, is gearing up for the finals of the 2026 Demacia Cup Global Invitational (DCGI). After defeating KT Rolster in the semifinals, they will face Team WE from China, aiming to secure their second consecutive international title.
The finals are scheduled for September 17 at 6 PM KST at the Smart Esports Center in Beijing. The match will follow a best-of-five format. In the semifinals, Pier-X triumphed over KT Rolster with a score of 3-1, while Team WE edged past Hanwha Life Esports in a nail-biting 3-2 match.
Format and Significance of the DCGI
The DCGI expands the previous Demacia Cup to an international invitational, continuing the legacy of the ASI by featuring a broader range of teams. Twelve teams from six regions, including the LCK and LPL, will compete, all without participation in the League of Legends World Championship. This format has led to the event being dubbed '롤로파' by fans, akin to Europe's UEFA Europa League.
Key Players to Watch
Both teams have formidable lineups. For Pier-X, jungler 'Raptor' (Jeon Eon-ji) has been pivotal, notably contributing significantly in their semifinal against KT Rolster. He recorded 23 kills, 11 deaths, and 32 assists, influencing nearly 70% of the team's kills. Meanwhile, Team WE features aggressive jungler 'Monkey' (Wang Meng-chi) and Korean mid-laner 'Kariss' (Kim Hong-jo), who have been crucial in their progression to the finals.
Anticipated Matchup
The finals will be a battle of junglers, with both teams needing to dominate early-game skirmishes and convert those advantages into growth across lanes and objective control. Fans are particularly eager to see how Pier-X's Kim Tae-yoon will perform against WE's Moon Hyung-seok in the late game, where both teams' AD carries will play a vital role.
As the LCK showcases its competitiveness against international teams, all eyes will be on Pier-X as they seek another title, proving their depth and strength in the evolving esports landscape.