LPL 2026 Split 1 Format
The Winter Split of the LPL will consist of three stages. In the first phase — the Rumble Stage — 14 teams are divided into groups S, A, and B, playing double round-robin matches in a bo3 format.
At the end of the group stage, the top teams will continue to compete, while some teams will finish their participation early. The next phase is the Knight’s Rivals stage with bo5 matches, followed by eight teams competing in playoffs using a double-elimination system. Two slots for the international tournament First Stand 2026 will be awarded based on the split results.
Match Schedule
January 14
January 15
- LGD Gaming vs Ultra Prime
- Invictus Gaming vs Anyone’s Legend
- Weibo Gaming vs Bilibili Gaming
January 16
January 17
- Bilibili Gaming vs Anyone’s Legend
- JD Gaming vs Invictus Gaming
January 18
- Top Esports vs Bilibili Gaming
- Anyone’s Legend vs JD Gaming
January 19
LPL 2026 Split 1 will take place from January 12 to March 1, 2026. During the tournament, teams will compete for two slots in the international tournament First Stand 2026.
