Worlds quarterfinal draw pairs T1 with Karmine Corp and Generation Gaming with LYON
Worlds quarterfinal draw pairs T1 with Karmine Corp and Generation Gaming with LYON
The Worlds 2026 knockout bracket has been confirmed, with T1 facing Karmine Corp and Generation Gaming meeting LYON in the quarterfinals.
The remaining series pair Top Esports with Invictus Gaming and Dplus KIA with Bilibili Gaming . Every knockout match will use a best-of-five, single-elimination format with Fearless Draft.
Quarterfinal schedule — UTC+8
| Date | Time | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 4 November | 06:00 | Top Esports vs Invictus Gaming |
| 5 November | 06:00 | Generation Gaming vs LYON |
| 6 November | 06:00 | Dplus KIA vs Bilibili Gaming |
| 7 November | 06:00 | T1 vs Karmine Corp |
Bracket guarantees an LPL semifinalist
Top Esports and Invictus Gaming occupy the same quarterfinal, guaranteeing China at least one semifinal representative.
The Winner will face either Generation Gaming or LYON. ON the other side, the Dplus KIA – Bilibili Gaming Winner will meet the survivor of T1 versus KC.
Generation Gaming and Dplus KIA enter the knockout stage after unbeaten 3–0 Swiss campaigns. T1 , Top Esports and Invictus Gaming qualified at 3–1, while KC, LYON and Bilibili Gaming advanced through the final qualification round.
The quarterfinals and semifinals will take place at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Texas. The championship match will Be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
