LoL Worlds 2026 quarterfinal draw pits DK against BLG
The Swiss Stage in Allen, Texas ended on November 1, 2026, with Gen.G and DK placed in opposite brackets and unable to meet before the final.
The 2026 League of Legends World Championship quarterfinal draw was held on November 1, 2026, setting DK against BLG, Gen.G against Lyon, KC against T1 and TES against IG, according to inven.co.kr.
The draw followed the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, which was played at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. The eight quarterfinalists are Gen.G, DK, T1, TES, IG, BLG, KC and Lyon.
DK and Gen.G, both of which finished the Swiss Stage 3-0, were placed in opposite halves of the bracket and therefore cannot meet before the final. No LCK derby is possible in the quarterfinals.
Every match from the quarterfinals onward is a best-of-five. The quarterfinals run from 7:00 a.m. KST on November 4, 2026 through November 7, with the semifinals on November 8 and 9.
The final will be played in New York at 4:00 a.m. KST on November 15.
Quick answers
When are the LoL Worlds 2026 quarterfinals?
They run from 7:00 a.m. KST on November 4, 2026 to November 7.
Who plays in the LoL Worlds 2026 quarterfinals?
DK vs BLG, Gen.G vs Lyon, KC vs T1 and TES vs IG.
When and where is the LoL Worlds 2026 final?
The final is in New York at 4:00 a.m. KST on November 15, 2026.