With the Play-Ins officially in the books, the League of Legends World Championship shifts to its next major phase: the Swiss Stage.
Following a dominant Play-In campaign, Karmine Corp claimed their qualification spot with a dominant 3-0 victory over MVK Esports in the final.
The competition now shifts to the Swiss Stage in Allen, Texas, where 16 teams will compete in a five-round battle where three wins secure a spot in the Knockouts.
The first round begins on Friday, October 23, 2026, featuring a full slate of Best-of-One matches.
Swiss Stage: Round 1 Schedule
All times are written in ET.
Time | Matchup | |
1:00 p.m. | Gen.G vs. Invictus Gaming | |
2:00 p.m. | Team Liquid vs. CTBC Flying Oyster | |
3:00 p.m. | Anyone's Legend vs. Karmine Corp | |
4:00 p.m. | G2 Esports vs. Dplus KIA | |
5:00 p.m. | Hanwha Life Esports vs. Top Esports | |
TBD | T1 vs. LOS | |
TBD | Bilibili Gaming vs. Movistar KOI | |
TBD | Team Secret Whales vs. Lyon Gaming | |
How to Watch: 2026 LoL Swiss Stage
The Swiss Stage will be available to stream on the official LoL Esports website, Riot Games Twitch Channel, or the LoL Esports YouTube Channel.
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