The full MSI 2026 schedule is now confirmed. G2 Esports, LEC Spring 2026 champions and the region's first seed, will face Top Esports (TES) on the opening day of the Bracket Stage — July 3 at the Daejeon Convention Center II. Karmine Corp, LEC's second seed, begin their Play-In run against Deep Cross Gaming on June 28 at 10am CET (5pm KST).
G2 Esports vs TES: LEC meets LPL on July 3
As LEC Spring 2026 champions, G2 Esports earn a direct berth into the Bracket Stage as the region's first seed. The draw slots them against Top Esports: TES cannot face Bilibili Gaming in the opening round due to the same-region rule, making G2 their opponent. The best-of-five match is scheduled for July 3, the first day of the Bracket Stage in Daejeon.
Karmine Corp vs Deep Cross Gaming: Play-In on June 28
Karmine Corp play their first MSI match against Deep Cross Gaming (LCP 2nd seed) on June 28 at 10am CET. On the same day, T1 and Team Liquid face off at 5am CET. The Play-In runs as a four-team double-elimination bracket, all series best-of-five — only one team advances to the Bracket Stage. A win puts KC on the winner's path; a loss leaves one final match before elimination.
G2 vs TES on July 3, KC vs Deep Cross on June 28: both LEC representatives now have confirmed opponents at MSI 2026 in Daejeon (June 28 – July 12).