LoL Worlds 2026 Playoffs Stage bracket set as eight remain
The best League of Legends (LoL) teams in the world have set the stage on fire with their incredible plays as the crowning annual event. LoL Worlds 2026 has entertained through the Swiss and Play-In stages.
This week, the Knockout Stage, aka the Playoffs Stage, begins. Most of the LoL Worlds 2026 Playoffs Stage runs from 3 to 8 November 2026, and then, on 14 November 2026, the Grand Final will take place, where a new world champion will be crowned.
At the LoL Worlds 2026 Playoffs Stage, the final eight teams will battle in a double-elimination bracket. All matches are BO5 using Fearless Draft. It’s already been crazy, with notable eliminations including Hanwha Life, G2 Esports, and Movistar KOI. Defending champions T1 are still in the running, and I can’t help but wonder if they can win another Summoner’s Cup!
Watch the LoL Worlds 2026 action via the Riot Games Twitch channel, and catch up on matches via the LoL Esports YouTube channel. For more information, head on over to the official LoL Esports website.
LoL Worlds 2026 Playoffs Matches & Schedule
Want to watch all the LoL Worlds 2026 action live? Well, we’ve got you covered. Check out the table below showcasing the match start dates/times (in SAST, same as CEST).
| Round | Matchup | Bracket Pathway | Date (SAST) | Start Time (SAST) |
| Quarterfinal 1 | Top Esports vs Invictus Gaming | Winner advances to Semifinal 1 | Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Quarterfinal 2 | Gen.G vs LYON | Winner advances to Semifinal 1 | Wednesday, 4 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Quarterfinal 3 | Dplus KIA vs Bilibili Gaming | Winner advances to Semifinal 2 | Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Quarterfinal 4 | T1 vs Karmine Corp | Winner advances to Semifinal 2 | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Semifinal 1 | Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2 | Winner advances to Grand Final | Saturday, 7 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Semifinal 2 | Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4 | Winner advances to Grand Final | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | 00:00 (Midnight) |
| Grand Final | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 | Championship Match | Saturday, 14 November 2026 | 21:00 |
Please note: Matches listed for 00:00 SAST correspond to the local evening times (22:00 UTC / 23:00 CET / 16:00 CST), meaning each series kicks off right at midnight as the calendar turns into the specified date
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