The League of Legends World Championship 2026 final features two powerhouses: Gen.G, LCK champions undefeated in the knockout stage (6-0), face Bilibili Gaming, LPL champions who just knocked out T1 in the semifinals. The match starts Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. CET (2 p.m. ET) at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.
The Road to the Final
Gen.G swept two opponents in the knockout rounds: they beat LYON 3-0 in the quarterfinals (November 4) and Invictus Gaming 3-0 in the semifinals (November 7). No losses in six matches. Bilibili Gaming eliminated Dplus KIA 3-0 in the quarterfinals (November 5), then beat T1 3-1 in the semifinals (November 8), ending the defending three-time champion's reign and avenging their 2024 final loss.
A New Champion Guaranteed
This is the first final without T1 in five years. No matter the outcome, a new champion will be crowned. The final is a best-of-five series, with Gen.G's roster (Kiin, Canyon, Chovy, Ruler, Duro) against BLG's squad (Bin, Xun, Knight, Viper, ON). The prize for the winner: 1 million dollars and esports immortality.
How to Watch
The match takes place Saturday, November 14 at 8 p.m. CET at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. You can watch for free on lolesports.com, YouTube, and Twitch. Doors open 90 minutes before kickoff for in-venue spectators.