Worlds 2026 Quarterfinal Bracket Finalised as Karmine Corp, LYON, and BLG Advance

The eight quarterfinalists for the League of Legends World Championship 2026 have been locked in following the conclusion of the Swiss Stage on October 31, 2026. Karmine Corp, LYON, and Bilibili Gaming secured the final three playoff spots in decisive round 5 elimination series.

Swiss Stage Round 5 Results

Europe’s Karmine Corp booked their playoff ticket with an all-LEC clash, sweeping Movistar KOI 2-0. The clean sweep eliminated KOI from the tournament while sending Karmine Corp through to their first Knockout Stage appearance of the event.

In the cross-regional clash between the Americas representatives, LCS squad LYON battled through a full three-game series to take down CBLOL champions LØS with a 2-1 victory.

The final ticket to the Knockout Stage was settled in a clash between regional powerhouses, where LPL side Bilibili Gaming eliminated LCK contender Hanwha Life Esports in a 2-0 sweep.

The Final Eight: Worlds 2026 Playoff Lineup

With the Swiss Stage concluded, the complete field of eight teams competing in the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals consists of:

• Dplus KIA (LCK)
• Gen.G (LCK)
• T1 (LCK)
• Invictus Gaming (LPL)
• Top Esports (LPL)
• Bilibili Gaming (LPL)
• Karmine Corp (LEC)
• LYON (LCS)

Quarterfinal Schedule and Matchups

According to the official bracket, playoff action begins on November 3, 2026. The single-elimination quarterfinal stage features four matchups:

• Top Esports vs. Invictus Gaming
• Gen.G vs. LYON
• Dplus KIA vs. Bilibili Gaming
• Karmine Corp vs. T1

The winners of each series will advance to the semifinals as the hunt for the 2026 Summoner’s Cup continues.

Frequently asked questions

Which teams qualified for the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals?

The eight qualified quarterfinalists are Dplus KIA, Gen.G, T1, Invictus Gaming, Top Esports, Karmine Corp, LYON, and Bilibili Gaming.

When do the Worlds 2026 quarterfinals start?

The Worlds 2026 quarterfinals kick off on November 3, 2026.

What are the four quarterfinal matchups at Worlds 2026?

The matchups are Top Esports vs. Invictus Gaming, Gen.G vs. LYON, Dplus KIA vs. Bilibili Gaming, and Karmine Corp vs. T1.

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