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
2nd Place
Qualifies for First Stand
Event Phases
Every team from this region participate.
Regular Season
Based on 2025 performance, teams are divided into three groups:
Group S: 6 Teams
Group A: 4 Teams
Group B: 4 Teams
Group stage:
G S&A: Double round robin BO3
Top 4 from Group S directly advance to the knockout stage.
Play-ins
Knight’s Rivalry Stage:
Remaining teams compete in a BO5 single-elimination bracket.
Winner advance to the knockout stage.
Playoffs
8 team double eliminations format, top 2 teams are qualified for First Stand
Participating Teams
All teams in the region participate in this event
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