The 2026 League of Legends World Championship has completed its Swiss Stage, setting the eight-team knockout bracket after matches at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. The quarterfinals will begin in the Philippines on 4 November 2026 at 6:00 am PHT, following the schedule published in Korean Standard Time.
The draw produced four best-of-five series: DK vs. BLG, Gen.G vs. LYON, KC vs. T1, and TES vs. IG. The quarterfinal lineup brings together teams from the LCK, LPL, LEC and LCS, although the available tournament listing does not include a Philippine or Southeast Asian representative among the eight remaining teams.
Quarterfinal bracket and Philippine schedule
DK and Gen.G entered the draw as the teams with 3-0 Swiss Stage records, while the 3-2 teams were paired with them under the tournament format. The draw also placed DK and Gen.G on opposite sides of the bracket, preventing those two 3-0 teams from meeting before the final.
| Series | Stage | Format |
|---|---|---|
| DK vs. BLG | Quarterfinal | Best of five |
| Gen.G vs. LYON | Quarterfinal | Best of five |
| KC vs. T1 | Quarterfinal | Best of five |
| TES vs. IG | Quarterfinal | Best of five |
The quarterfinal stage is scheduled to run from 4 to 7 November. Its opening time is listed as 7:00 am KST, which corresponds to 6:00 am PHT. The semifinals will follow on 8 and 9 November, keeping the knockout phase on a compact schedule for viewers in the Philippines and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
All matches from the quarterfinals onward will use the best-of-five format. The draw rules also prevent an all-LCK matchup in the quarterfinals, shaping the first knockout round into four cross-region or same-region pairings. TES vs. IG is the bracket’s all-LPL series, while DK vs. BLG is another matchup involving teams from the LCK and LPL.
Final shifts to New York
After the semifinals, the 2026 Worlds Grand Finals will move to New York. The final is scheduled for 15 November at 3:00 am PHT, converted from the published 4:00 am KST start time. The tournament will therefore conclude with a time slot that falls early on Sunday morning for Philippine viewers.
- Quarterfinals: 4–7 November 2026, beginning at 6:00 am PHT on 4 November
- Semifinals: 8 and 9 November 2026
- Grand Finals: 15 November 2026 at 3:00 am PHT
