Worlds 2026 Finals Gen.G vs BLG: Time, Semifinal Results, T1 Out
The Worlds 2026 Finals are Gen.G vs Bilibili Gaming (BLG) on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 02:00 WIB (03:00 in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines), a best of 5 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. BLG got there by beating T1 3-1 in the semifinals, ending the three-time defending champions’ bid for a fourth straight title, while Gen.G swept Invictus Gaming 3-0. Either way, the Summoner’s Cup gets a new owner: BLG have never won Worlds, and Gen.G have never won it under the Gen.G name. Times come from the official lolesports.com schedule and the LoL Esports finals schedule graphic, converted to Southeast Asian time.
Worlds 2026 Finals Schedule: Gen.G vs BLG
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Gen.G (LCK seed 1) vs Bilibili Gaming (LPL seed 2), best of 5 |
| Indonesia (WIB) | Sunday, November 15, 2026, 02:00 |
| Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines | Sunday, November 15, 2026, 03:00 |
| Local time | Saturday, November 14, 2026, 2:00 PM in New York |
| Venue | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York |
| Official streams | lolesports.com, Twitch riotgames, LoL Esports on YouTube |
The final opens with the Worlds 2026 Final Opening Ceremony presented by Mastercard. According to LoL Esports, the virtual hip-hop group True Damage will perform “Know My Name”, this year’s Worlds anthem, whose music video celebrates Faker’s career. The official League of Legends account also teased K/DA for the ceremony. The official schedule lists only the 02:00 WIB match time and gives no separate start time for the ceremony.
Worlds 2026 Semifinal Results: BLG End the T1 Dynasty
| Date (WIB) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Nov 8, 05:00 | Gen.G vs Invictus Gaming | 3-0 |
| Monday, Nov 9, 05:00 | Bilibili Gaming vs T1 | 3-1 |
Both semifinals were played at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas (06:00 SGT/MYT for each).
BLG 3-1 T1, Game by Game
- Game 1 (BLG): an 18-6 kill score in 30 minutes 30 seconds, with Knight going 8/0/9 on Orianna.
- Game 2 (T1): Oner’s Lee Sin stole a Baron BLG had started around the 21 minute mark, and Faker’s Syndra (4/0/13) led the teamfights. T1 won 22-10 to level the series.
- Game 3 (BLG): Doran’s Ambessa was caught early in top lane. BLG won 19-10 in 37 minutes, and Viper finished 7/1/8 on Ezreal.
- Game 4 (BLG): T1 put Doran on Vayne top but lost three players in the opening Voidgrubs fight. ON’s Seraphine ultimate in a dragon fight around 17 minutes widened BLG’s lead. Faker’s Akali wiped all five BLG players around 28 minutes and T1 took Baron, but BLG won the next fight, claimed Mountain Soul and closed it out 21-9.
LoL Esports called BLG the first LPL team to eliminate T1 at a World Championship. T1 had never lost a best of 5 to an LPL team in the Worlds knockout stage before this series. The loss also ends T1’s run of four straight finals since 2022 (runners-up in 2022, champions in 2023, 2024 and 2025). For BLG, this is a second Worlds final after 2024, when they lost 2-3 to T1. Per a LoL Esports graphic, the all-time head-to-head between the two teams now stands at 17-16 in BLG’s favor.
Gen.G 3-0 Invictus Gaming
Gen.G booked their spot first. In game 1, Canyon’s Qiyana took over early, punishing an IG top lane dive and ganking Rookie in mid. IG led early in game 3, but Gen.G turned it around through objective fights around dragon and Baron.
It is Gen.G’s first Worlds final in nine years; the organization’s last one was in 2017, when it still played as Samsung Galaxy. For Kiin, Duro and Chovy, it is their first Worlds final.
Worlds 2026 Quarterfinal Results
| Date (WIB) | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov 4 | Invictus Gaming vs Top Esports | 3-1 |
| Thursday, Nov 5 | Gen.G vs LYON | 3-0 |
| Friday, Nov 6 | Bilibili Gaming vs Dplus KIA | 3-0 |
| Saturday, Nov 7 | T1 vs Karmine Corp | 3-1 |
The full bracket and Swiss Stage standings are in our Worlds 2026 quarterfinals schedule.
How Gen.G and BLG Reached the Worlds 2026 Finals
| Team | Swiss Stage | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Game record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen.G | 3-0 | 3-0 vs LYON | 3-0 vs IG | 10-1 |
| Bilibili Gaming | 3-2 | 3-0 vs DK | 3-1 vs T1 | 11-4 |
Gen.G’s only dropped game came in a 2-1 Swiss win over LYON. LoL Esports ranks that 10-1 run as the second most dominant Worlds run ever, behind SKT in 2015 (15-1). BLG took the harder road: they lost to Movistar KOI and Top Esports in the Swiss Stage, then dropped no games against Hanwha Life Esports and Dplus KIA before beating T1. BLG’s game record is our count from the official lolesports.com results.
Gen.G vs BLG Rosters
| Role | Gen.G | Bilibili Gaming |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Kiin | Bin |
| Jungle | Canyon | Xun |
| Mid | Chovy | Knight |
| Bot | Ruler | Viper |
| Support | Duro | ON |
The final also reunites old teammates. LoL Esports highlighted Knight and Ruler, who once chased the Golden Road together at JDG, and Viper and Chovy, who both came up through Griffin.
What Is at Stake in the Worlds 2026 Final
- If Gen.G win: the LCK takes a fifth straight Worlds title and its 11th overall. It would also be the first title under the Gen.G name; predecessor Samsung Galaxy won in 2017.
- If BLG win: a first title for BLG and the LPL’s first Worlds trophy since EDward Gaming in 2021.
- Players: Chovy and Knight are both chasing a first world title.
Formats, qualification paths and all 19 teams are covered in our Worlds 2026 schedule guide.
Worlds 2026 Pick’Ems and the Winning Team Skin Sale
According to the LoL Esports Worlds 2026 primer, Knockout Stage Pick’Ems locked on November 4 (WIB). Scores are finalized once the final ends, and Riot aims to deliver rewards within 48 hours. Crystal Ball scoring happens after Worlds; if you think you qualified for a reward and have not received it by November 21, contact Player Support.
After the final, the skins the winning team used in the grand final go on sale at 33 percent off in LoL PC. Prestige, Ultimate, Mythic Variant, Exalted and Transcendent skins are excluded; if one of those is used in the final, Riot swaps in a comparable eligible skin. Skins are bought with RP, and if your balance is short, League of Legends PC RP top up on ItemGame only needs your full Riot ID with tagline.
FAQ
What time is the Worlds 2026 final in Southeast Asia? Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 02:00 WIB, or 03:00 in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. In New York it is Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 PM.
Who eliminated T1 at Worlds 2026? Bilibili Gaming, 3-1 in the semifinal played on Monday, November 9 at 05:00 WIB.
Where is the Worlds 2026 final? Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Who performs at the Worlds 2026 final opening ceremony? True Damage, performing the anthem “Know My Name”. The official League of Legends account also teased K/DA for the ceremony.
