LEC Spring Split Playoffs 2026 Preview
The League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring Split 2026 Playoffs begin on May 23, featuring the region’s top six teams competing in a best-of-five bracket format. The tournament determines not only the regional champion but also qualification for the Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) and the prestigious Esports World Cup (EWC), a $2 million international tournament.
G2 Esports and Karmine Corp have already secured their spots at the Esports World Cup. A third team—Movistar KOI—can join them by winning the Spring Split. The playoff bracket uses a partially double-elimination format, with all matches played as best-of-fives.
The opening matchup features G2 Esports facing Karmine Corp, two of the league’s strongest teams. This represents a rematch of both the recent LEC Versus final and the Esports World Cup EMEA Qualifier final, with G2 entering as the betting favorite. The competition marks a crucial juncture for European League of Legends, determining which team will claim the regional title and which rosters will represent EMEA on the international stage.