How to Watch the MSI 2026 Grand Finals

MSI 2026 is swiftly progressing, and the Grand Final is on the horizon. Here’s everything to know about the event, its teams, the schedule, and how fans can watch.

Why is MSI 2026 Important? The Lore

The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) is one of the most critical events in the League of Legends year. It occurs smack-dab in the center of the competitive season, measuring teams’ performance before they meet at the most prestigious face-off: the World Championship.

There’s a lot at stake. MSI 2026’s winning team will automatically qualify for Worlds 2026 if they reach the Playoffs in Split 3, bringing them one step closer to cementing their place in League history. The 2nd-place winners also receive an extra regional seed at the event.

As MSI progresses through the Bracket Stage, teams are beginning to face elimination. Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) has pulled ahead in the upper bracket. Earlier this year, the team placed first in the LCK’s Road to MSI (with a 3:1 victory over bot-laner Gumayusi’s former team, T1) and 2nd in the Esports World Cup qualifier. They are known for strong international performance. Meanwhile, G2 Esports is also in the running as they continue their legacy of steamrolling LEC events in 2026. G2, however, is known for being consistent during the regular season but choking at major events.

Bilibili Gaming won First Stand 2026 and crushed both LPL Splits so far. They remain in the upper-bracket running in MSI. Household-name team T1 is also continuing its fight for the trophy, losing 3:2 to Bilibili in the Upper Bracket and facing FURIA to climb back up. The organization’s performance is variable, but when it’s in the zone, it lives up to its legacy, and its core roster works together with intense precision.

Mid-Season Invitational Format

Teams reached the Mid-Season Invitational based on their performance in regional splits, Road to MSI events, and their Championship Points. First, they took part in a Play-In Stage, where teams faced off based on their First Stand 2026 results. T1 emerged victorious here, eliminating Karmine Carp, Team Liquid, and Deep Cross Esports completely.

When is the MSI 2026 Grand Final? Schedule

MSI 2026 began on June 28, 2026, and it will conclude with a Grand Final matchup on July 12, 2026. Here’s a more in-depth schedule, including upcoming individual matches:

• Play-Ins: June 27 – July 1
• Upper Bracket Round 1: July 2 – July 3
• Lower Bracket Round 1 (T1 vs Furia): July 6, 4 PM EST
• Upper Bracket Round 2 (BLG vs LYON): July 5, 11 PM EST
• Lower Bracket Round 2 (G2 vs TBD): July 8, 4 PM EST
• Lower Bracket Round 2 (Secret Whales vs TBD): July 7, 11 PM EST
• Upper Bracket Final (HLE vs TBD): July 9, 4 PM EST
• Lower Bracket Round 3: July 10, 4 PM EST
• Lower Bracket Final: July 11, 4 PM EST
• Grand Final: July 12, 6:00 UTC

As mentioned, the MSI 2026 Grand Final will occur at 6:00 UTC. Here’s a quick time zone conversion for fans in other locations:

• PDT: 11 PM
• EST: 2 AM
• Brazil: 3 AM
• UTC: 6:00
• BST: 7 AM
• JST/KST: 3 PM

MSI 2026 Bracket Stage: All Teams

As of July 5. 2026, only 7 teams remain in the running for the MSI 2026 trophy. These teams are:

• Bilibili Gaming
• LYON
• Hanwha Life
• G2 Esports
• T1
• FURIA
• Secret Whales

Top Esports has faced elimination, losing to G2 in the upper bracket 3-2 and Secret Whales (part of Team Secret) in the lower bracket 3-1.

That said, here’s a list of all players on each Bracket Stage team’s rosters:

Bilibili Gaming

• Bin (Top)
• Xun (Jungle)
• knight (Mid)
• Viper (Top)
• ON (Support)

LYON

• Dhokla (Top)
• Inspired (Jungle)
• Saint (Mid)
• Berserker (Bot)
• Isles (Support)

Hanwha Life

• Zeus (Top)
• Kanavi (Jungle)
• Zeka (Mid)
• Gumayusi (Bot)
• Delight (Support)

G2 Esports

• BrokenBlade (Top)
• SkewMond (Jungle)
• Caps (Mid)
• Hans Sama (Bot)
• Labrov (Support)

T1

• Doran (Top)
• Oner (Jungle)
• Faker (Mid)
• Peyz (Bot)
• Keria (Support)

FURIA

• Guigo (Top)
• Tatu (Jungle)
• Tutsz (Mid)
• Ayu (Bot)
• Jojo (Support)

Secret Whales

• Pun (Top)
• Hizto (Jungle)
• Dire (Mid)
• Eddie (Bot)
• Bie (Support)

Top Esports

• ZUIAN (Top)
• Tian (Jungle)
• Creme (Mid)
• JackeyLove (Bot)
• fengyue (Support0

How to Watch the MSI 2026 Grand Finals

Riot Games has a dedicated League of Legends esports website, lolesports.com, which features broadcasts and standings for its main events. In addition, the studio’s YouTube channel, @lolesports, and Riot Games’ main Twitch livestream the tournament.

Viewers can also participate in Riot Games’ Pick ‘Ems: check out our guide here.