LoL EWC Top Eight Draw and Schedule Confirmed
The League of Legends Esports World Cup has advanced eight teams to its Knockout Stages following the completion of Group Stages competition. The qualified teams are Hanwha Life Esports, T1, Karmine Corp, AG.AL, Gen.G, JD Gaming, Bilibili Gaming, and DPlus Kia, with notable eliminations including G2 Esports, Movistar KOI, and LYON.
The eight remaining competitors will now compete for a share of the $2 million prize pool while securing crucial points toward the Club Championship standings. The Knockout Stages commence immediately, with quarter-finals scheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring four best-of-three series matches. The confirmed bracket includes HLE versus T1 and Gen.G versus JD Gaming, both matches set for 1:00 PM CEST (7:00 AM EDT).
The tournament structure ensures that only the strongest regional representatives advance through the competitive bracket. The elimination of top-seeded teams during Group Stages sets up compelling quarter-final matchups as teams from different regions compete for international esports supremacy.