Event Overview
The last regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top teams from the season will come together for the final tournament of the year, Worlds.
Split 3 overview
The last regional Split, with each region running their own Split format and style. The top teams from the season will come together for the final tournament of the year, Worlds.
1st Place
Qualifies for Worlds
2nd Place
Qualifies for Worlds
3rd Place
Qualifies for Worlds
Event Phases
Based on the Split 2 2026 rankings, the 12 teams will be divided into two groups: Ascend Group: The top 8 teams from the Knockout Stage. Nirvana Group: The remaining teams.
Regular Season
Group Stage: Ascend Group: Double round-robin BO3. The top 6 teams directly advance to the Play-offs. Nirvana Group: Double round-robin BO3.
Play-ins
Knights' Rival Stage: Remaining teams from Group Ascend and top 2 teams from Group Nirvana compete in a BO5 format where two teams advance to Playoffs.
Playoffs
8 team double eliminations format, champion will qualify for Worlds, top 4 teams in championship points will play regional qualifier to compete the remaing 2~3 slots for Worlds.
Participating Teams
All teams in the region participate in this event
LPL
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