Split 1 overview
The 2026 League of Legends Esports season kicks off with each region running their own Split format and style. The top team from each region and second seeds from LCK, LPL qualify for First Stand.
1st Place
Qualifies for First Stand
Event Phases
Every team from this region participate.
Swiss Stage
The first 3 weeks will be a swiss style tournament. Teams will be drawn to compete against teams of equal record across 3 rounds. At the end of 3 rounds, the top-6 teams will advance to playoffs.
Playoffs
A 6 team, double elimination bracket where the winner will qualify for First Stand.
Participating Teams
All teams in the region participate in this event
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