BLG Eliminates T1 from Worlds 2026, Ending Three-Year Streak

The League of Legends community is abuzz as BLG has just eliminated T1 from Worlds 2026. This ends the org’s three-year win streak, and also places Gen.G against BLG in the Grand Final. Let’s recap everything fans should know.

BLG Has Eliminated T1 from Worlds 2026 in the Semifinals

On November 9, 2026, T1 and BLG faced off in the Worlds 2026 semifinals. The LCK and LPL teams faced off in a best-of-five, with only four teams remaining as the Grand Finals closed in.

In a twist, BLG has issued T1 a resounding 3-1 defeat. This ends the organization’s winstreak against its Chinese opponents, also (and more importantly) thwarting its plans to secure a fourth Worlds trophy in a row. It was sweet revenge too, since BLG lost the 2024 Worlds final to T1.

BLG and T1 Worlds 2026 Rosters

BLG (Bilibili Gaming)

• Bin: Top laner
• Xun: Jungler
• Knight: Mid laner
• Viper: Bot laner (ADC)
• ON: Support

T1

• Doran: Top laner
• Oner: Jungler
• Faker: Mid laner
• Peyz: Bot laner (ADC)
• Keria: Support

Why Did BLG Win? Teamfight Issues, Tough Matchups, and… Doran on Vayne?

Why did BLG win the matchup? There were many factors at play, but a few key differences took the spotlight. T1’s performance had been inconsistent throughout the season, with shaky moments at MSI and other international events. Viewers saw some coordination issues during major teamfights, which were also on display in the BLG vs T1 semifinals match.

T1’s draft picks also put them in a pickle. Doran’s top lane matchups were uncomfortable, with T1 putting much of their efforts around supporting the botlane instead. Bin and Xun exploited this weakness, pushing ahead to a lead. Doran’s surprise Vayne pick in game 4 particularly caused T1 to struggle.

Star T1 player Faker also noted BLG’s intense preparation in post-match streams. The org showed up with extremely disciplined plays. Knight’s Orianna and Bin’s K’Sante had a big impact in Game 1, securing key objectives. Bin remained a strong contributor to BLG’s win throughout the series. Faker had some strong moments on Ahri and Akali in games 3 and 4, but BLG strategically prevented him from snowballing and kept him in check.

The Worlds Elimination Ends T1’s Win Streak

T1’s elimination from Worlds 2026 ends their three-year Worlds win streak. After back-to-back victories in 2023, 2024, and 2025, the team arrived to Worlds 2026 as the analyst favorite to watch. It was an unprecedented display of consistency throughout the years, and T1 also holds the record for the most Worlds trophies by any League of Legends team in general.

Throughout the 2026 season, this had remained the biggest League esports plotline. The org was holding up an intense legacy, with fans raising their standards for its success while supporters of other teams prayed on their downfall. T1’s quest to continue their win streak gradually gained more public pressure.

Though T1 has showed some strong performance this year, cracks began to show earlier. In MSI, G2 esports eliminated the reigning Worlds champs from the lower bracket, and T1 failed to place within the top 6. This shook up fans’ perceptions, with analysts questioning if T1’s strong form was slipping. Fans argued that T1 has had mid-season mishaps but locked in for Worlds before, delivering their best play when they’re down to the wire.

T1 issued a statement after their Worlds 2026 exit:

“Our 2026 journey comes to a close. We know today’s loss is another hurdle to overcome, and we will prepare for the next season with unwavering resolve.

To our fans who stood by us through every step of this journey, thank you for your endless support.”

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨, 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗𝗦 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

2026년의 모든 무대가 막을 내렸습니다. 오늘의 아쉬움조차 우리가 넘어서야 할 또 하나의 한계임을 알기에, 흔들림 없이 다음 시즌을 준비하겠습니다. 올해의 모든 순간에 변함없이 응원해 주신 팬 여러분, 감사합니다.

Our 2026 journey comes to a… pic.twitter.com/tLFdNZvhnT

— T1 LoL (@T1LoL) November 9, 2026

What’s Next?

BLG will face GEN.G in the Grand Final, another LPL vs LCK matchup. The match kicks off on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST (11:00 AM PST / 7:00 PM GMT). Gen.G’s roster includes:

• Kiin (Kim Gi-in): Top laner
• Canyon (Kim Geon-bu): Jungler
• Chovy (Jeong Ji-hoon): Mid laner
• Ruler (Park Jae-hyuk): Bot laner (ADC)
• Duro (Joo Min-kyu): Support

How to Watch the Worlds 2026 Grand Finals

The Worlds 2026 Grand Finals will be live on most Riot official streaming platforms. Esports enthusiasts can view it on:

• YouTube
• Twitch
• Riot Games League Esports Website