League Handbook

Everything you need to know about the Tier 1 professional League of Legends 2026 season.

Event Overview

The second regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top team from CBLOL and top two teams from remaining regions qualify for MSI.

Split 2 overview

The second regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top team from CBLOL and top two teams from remaining regions qualify for MSI.

1st Place
1st Place

Qualifies for MSI


2nd Place
2nd Place

Qualifies for MSI

Event Phases

Based on the Split 1 2025 rankings, the 14 teams will be divided into two groups: Ascend Group: The top 8 teams that advanced to the Play-offs. Nirvana Group: The 6 teams that did not qualify for the Play-offs.


Regular Season

Group Stage: Ascend Group: Double round-robin BO3. The top 2 teams directly advance to the Knockout Stage. Nirvana Group: Single round-robin BO3. The bottom 2 teams are eliminated from Knights' Rivalry.

Play-ins

Knights' Rival Stage: Remaining teams will compete in a cross-group BO5 single-elimination bracket. Winners advance to the Knockout Stage

Playoffs

8 team double eliminations format, top 2 temas are qualified for MSI.

Participating Teams

All teams in the region participate in this event

LPLLPL
Anyone's Legend
AL
BILIBILI GAMING
BLG
Invictus Gaming
IG
Beijing JDG Esports
JDG
Shenzhen NINJAS IN PYJAMAS
NIP
Xi'an Team WE
WE
TOP ESPORTS
TES
WeiboGaming
WBG
EDWARD GAMING
EDG
LGD GAMING
LGD
Suzhou LNG Esports
LNG
Oh My God
OMG
THUNDER TALK GAMING
TT
Ultra Prime
UP
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