League of Legends World Championship Begins October 16
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The 2026 League of Legends World Championship is set to commence on October 16 in Los Angeles. The LCP representative team MVK will face Brazil's FUR in their opening match after the recent CBLOL finals determined the seeding.
Championship Details
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship will kick off on October 16 in Los Angeles, with the play-in stage running until October 19. The draw results for the play-in matches have been revealed, with the LCP team, MVK, scheduled to compete against Brazil's FUR in their first match.
Recent Developments
In the CBLOL finals, LOS secured the championship by defeating FUR with a score of 3-2. This outcome confirms LOS as the first seed from the CBLOL, while FUR will enter the World Championship as the second seed. The play-in teams include MVK, C9, KC, and FUR.
Match Format and Schedule
The play-in stage will follow a double-elimination format, requiring teams to win three out of five matches to advance. Following the play-in, the Swiss stage will take place in Texas from October 24 to 27 and again from October 29 to November 1. The quarter-finals are scheduled for November 4 to 7, with the semi-finals on November 8 and 9. The grand final is set to occur in New York on November 15 at 3 AM.
Stay tuned for updates as the tournament approaches.