Team Liquid Dismantle FlyQuest to Qualify for Worlds 2026 & Complete ‘Generational Hatewatch’ for Caedrel
Team Liquid secured their berth at the 2026 League of Legends World Championship after a dominant 3-0 sweep of FlyQuest in the Upper Bracket Semi-Finals of the LCS Summer Playoffs. The victory carries additional significance due to ongoing drama between FlyQuest and prominent League co-streamer Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont.
FlyQuest had released a video titled “Did Content Creators Bankrupt Esports?” that prominently featured Caedrel in a negative light, criticizing his involvement in co-streaming. In response, Caedrel openly declared his support for Team Liquid ahead of the playoff series, framing his investment in their victory as a ‘generational hatewatch’—a tongue-in-cheek reference to passionate rooting against a team one particularly dislikes.
The narrative culminated with Caedrel’s satisfaction at seeing FlyQuest eliminated from playoff contention, with the co-streamer taking aim at FlyQuest’s credibility, allegedly referring to them as “the biggest larping org.” The series showcased Team Liquid’s strong form heading into the international stage, while the storyline surrounding Caedrel and FlyQuest highlights the intertwined relationship between professional esports organizations, content creators, and competitive League of Legends.