On June 13, 2026 at the Wonju DB Promy Arena, Gen.G Esports eliminated KT Rolster with a clean 3-0 sweep in Round 4 of the LCK Road to MSI 2026, played in Fearless Draft format. Gen.G will now face T1 on June 14 in the deciding match for the second LCK seed at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational in Daejeon.
A resilient sweep despite KT's early aggression
In Game 1, KT Rolster built an early advantage exceeding 7,000 gold using Lee Sin and Camille, threatening to take control of the series. Gen.G responded with composure: Kiin held the frontline on Sion, Chovy carried the mid game on Mel, and Ruler closed out the game with a backdoor play on Ezreal that dismantled KT's base defense. Game 3 was more decisive: Canyon on Naafiri stole the third Dragon from KT at a critical moment, seizing the map and allowing Gen.G to shut the game down with overwhelming control.
Gen.G vs T1: the final battle for MSI 2026
With Hanwha Life Esports having already locked in the first LCK seat at MSI by defeating T1 3-1 on June 12, Gen.G now stands between T1 and the final Korean qualification spot. The two rivals meet in a Fearless Draft Bo5 on June 14 in Wonju — a high-stakes showdown to determine who joins HLE at the 2026 Mid-Season Invitational hosted in Daejeon, South Korea.
Gen.G looked sharp and clinical against KT. After being knocked to the lower bracket earlier in the tournament, the team has found its rhythm at exactly the right moment.