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.
Regular Season
Teams come together for a single round robin regular season. The top 4 teams qualify for Playoffs directly.
Play-ins
The bottom 4 teams from the regular season fight for the final 2 spots.
Match 1 - Top 5 and Top 6 (Bo3) -> Winner qualify for playoffs
Match 2 - Top 7 and Top 8 (Bo3) -> Winner faces the Match 1 loser
Match 3 - Match 1 Loser vs Match 2 Winner -> Winner qualifies for playoffs
Playoffs
The top eight teams play in a double elimination bracket with the winner qualifying for First Stand.
Participating Teams
All teams in the region participate in this event
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