Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming and Invictus Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming Set to Decide Final LPL 2026 Split 3 Playoff Spots

Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming and Invictus Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming Set to Decide Final LPL 2026 Split 3 Playoff Spots

The final two spots in the LPL 2026 Split 3 playoffs will be decided through the Knights Rivals stage, with Ninjas in Pyjamas facing EDward Gaming and Invictus Gaming taking on ThunderTalk Gaming . The winners of both series will advance to the playoffs, while the losing teams will see their Split 3 campaigns come to an end.

How the Teams Got Here

Ninjas in Pyjamas were the standout side of Group Nirvana, finishing the group stage in first place with a perfect 6-0 record and 18 points. Invictus Gaming secured second place in the same group with a 4-2 record and 12 points. On the other side of the bracket, ThunderTalk Gaming ended Group Ascend in seventh place at 3-11, while EDward Gaming finished eighth with a 2-12 record.

What Happens Next

The winner of Ninjas in Pyjamas vs EDward Gaming will advance to the first round of the lower bracket, where they will face the loser of the JD Gaming vs Team WE upper bracket match. The winner of Invictus Gaming vs ThunderTalk Gaming will meet the loser of the Top Esports vs LGD Gaming series in the same stage.

Bilibili Gaming and Anyone's Legend have already secured their places in the upper bracket semifinals, while the remaining two lower bracket participants will be determined by the Knights Rivals results.