When Will All The LoL Worlds 2026 Draws Take Place?
The League of Legends World Championship 2026 is set to begin within two weeks, with 19 teams confirmed and three primary draws determining team placements throughout the tournament. The Play-Ins draw will occur on October 10, immediately following Brazil’s CBLOL Summer Finals between LØS and FURIA, at approximately 3:00 PM EDT.
Most team seeding has been finalized following Team Liquid’s dominant victory over LYON in the LCS Summer 2026 finals. The tournament features representatives from six regions: the LPL (China) with top seeds Anyone’s Legend and Bilibili Gaming; the LCK (Korea) including defending champions T1; the LEC (EMEA) led by G2 Esports; the LCS (North America) headlined by Team Liquid; plus competitors from the LCP and CBLOL. Karmine Corp from the LEC will compete in Play-Ins rather than advancing directly to the Swiss Stage.
The Play-Ins structure is crucial, with four teams competing for the single remaining spot in the Swiss Stage. From there, competition continues through the bracket stages, with eight teams ultimately advancing to the Knockouts where the world champion will be crowned. The unique 19-team format reflects the Play-Ins format’s role in determining the final composition of the 16-team Swiss Stage.