The semifinal lineup for the 2026 League of Legends World Championship is officially complete. T1 defeated Karmine Corp 3–1 in Friday's final quarterfinal, securing the last remaining spot and keeping its championship defense alive.
The result follows another major upset on Thursday, when Bilibili Gaming swept Dplus KIA 3–0, eliminating one of the tournament's strongest Swiss Stage performers.
With four teams remaining, Worlds 2026 now moves into semifinal weekend. Gen.G will face Invictus Gaming on Saturday, while T1 takes on Bilibili Gaming on Sunday. Both matches will determine who advances to the Grand Final.
T1 Defeats Karmine Corp 3–1 to Reach the Semifinals
T1 secured a 3–1 victory over Europe's Karmine Corp in the final quarterfinal series on November 6 in Allen, Texas.
The defending world champions entered the matchup as favorites, but Karmine Corp had already demonstrated its ability to challenge established teams after fighting through the Play-In Stage and Swiss Stage.
T1 ultimately proved too strong, closing out the best-of-five series and advancing to the final four.
For T1, the victory represents another important step toward a historic achievement. The organization is pursuing its fourth consecutive World Championship title and seventh overall.
Karmine Corp's Worlds journey comes to an end with a top-eight finish. Despite the elimination, the European organization made an impressive run after having to qualify through the Play-In Stage.
Quarterfinal Result:
TeamScoreT13Karmine Corp1
T1 now turns its attention to Bilibili Gaming, setting up one of the most anticipated matchups of the semifinal round.
Yesterday: Bilibili Gaming Sweeps Dplus KIA 3–0
Thursday's quarterfinal delivered one of the biggest results of the Knockout Stage so far.
Bilibili Gaming defeated Dplus KIA 3–0, ending the Korean team's tournament run despite its impressive performance during the Swiss Stage.
Dplus KIA had entered the quarterfinals with a perfect 3–0 Swiss Stage record, having won every series without dropping a match. However, BLG completely changed the story in their best-of-five encounter.
The Chinese squad controlled objectives, won crucial teamfights, and consistently pressured Dplus KIA across all three games.
One of the most impressive statistics from the series was BLG's control of the map. The team secured 14 of the 15 dragons and all four Barons, while finishing with a reported 62–28 advantage in kills.
Viper and XUN were among the standout performers, helping BLG dismantle a team that had looked nearly unstoppable earlier in the tournament.
The victory also represents a remarkable turnaround for BLG. After struggling through the Swiss Stage and needing all five rounds to qualify for the Knockout Stage, the LPL representatives have now eliminated Dplus KIA and secured their semifinal position.
Quarterfinal Result:
TeamScoreDplus KIA0Bilibili Gaming3
Dplus KIA exits Worlds in the quarterfinals, while BLG advances to face T1.
Worlds 2026 Quarterfinal Results: Complete Overview
All four quarterfinals are now finished, leaving only four organizations in contention for the Summoner's Cup.
DateMatchupResultNovember 3Invictus Gaming vs. TOP EsportsIG 3–1November 4Gen.G vs. LYONGen.G 3–0November 5Dplus KIA vs. Bilibili GamingBLG 3–0November 6T1 vs. Karmine CorpT1 3–1
Invictus Gaming eliminated fellow LPL representative TOP Esports, while Gen.G delivered a clean sweep against North America's LYON.
The quarterfinals have now left two Korean organizations and two Chinese organizations in the competition.
Worlds 2026 Semifinals: Weekend Matchups
The competition continues this weekend with two best-of-five semifinal series. Both matches will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas.
Saturday, November 7: Gen.G vs. Invictus Gaming
The first semifinal brings together Gen.G and Invictus Gaming.
Gen.G reached this stage after sweeping LYON 3–0, continuing the strong form it demonstrated during the Swiss Stage, where it finished with an undefeated 3–0 series record.
Invictus Gaming took a different route, defeating TOP Esports 3–1 in an all-LPL quarterfinal before advancing to face the Korean powerhouse.
The two organizations have already met earlier in the tournament, with Gen.G winning their Swiss Stage encounter. IG will now have an opportunity to get revenge with a place in the Grand Final on the line.
Match details:
Match: Gen.G vs. Invictus Gaming
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST
Format: Best of 5
Location: Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas
Sunday, November 8: T1 vs. Bilibili Gaming
The second semifinal features T1 against Bilibili Gaming.
T1 enters after eliminating Karmine Corp 3–1, while BLG arrives following its impressive 3–0 sweep of Dplus KIA.
This matchup brings together two organizations with championship ambitions and a lot at stake.
T1 is attempting to extend its historic championship streak, while BLG has an opportunity to eliminate the defending champions and move one step closer to another World Championship title for the LPL.
BLG's performance against Dplus KIA showed how dangerous the team can be when its players control the pace of the game. T1, however, has the experience of competing on the biggest international stages and will be looking to continue its title defense.
Match details:
Match: T1 vs. Bilibili Gaming
Date: Sunday, November 8
Time: 4:00 PM CST / 5:00 PM EST
Format: Best of 5
Location: Credit Union of Texas Event Center, Allen, Texas
Worlds 2026 Knockout Bracket: Four Teams Remain
With the quarterfinals complete, the road to the championship is now clear.
RoundMatchupDateSemifinal 1Gen.G vs. Invictus GamingNovember 7Semifinal 2T1 vs. Bilibili GamingNovember 8Grand FinalSemifinal winnersNovember 14
Both semifinal winners will advance to the World Championship Grand Final at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
The Road to the Summoner's Cup
Worlds 2026 is entering its final stretch, and the remaining teams represent two of the strongest competitive regions in League of Legends.
The LCK will be represented by Gen.G and T1, while the LPL will have Invictus Gaming and Bilibili Gaming fighting for a place in the final.
With the defending champions still alive and BLG arriving with momentum after eliminating Dplus KIA, the semifinal weekend promises two major international matchups.
The next two days will determine which organizations earn the opportunity to compete for the Summoner's Cup in Brooklyn on November 14.
Worlds 2026 Grand Final
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Venue: Barclays Center
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Start Time: 2:00 PM EST
Format: Best of 5
The final four are set. Only two teams will make it to Brooklyn.
