Bilibili Gaming defeats T1 3–1 to end historic Worlds streak and Reach final against Generation Gaming

Bilibili Gaming defeats T1 3–1 to end historic Worlds streak and Reach final against Generation Gaming

Bilibili Gaming defeated T1 3–1 in the Worlds 2026 semifinals, becoming the first LPL team to Beat the Korean organisation in a World Championship best-of-five.

The result ends T1 ’s pursuit of a fourth consecutive Worlds title and sends Bilibili Gaming into a championship match against Generation Gaming . It also reverses the outcome of the teams’ five-game final in 2024.

Bilibili Gaming establishes control before T1 responds

Bilibili Gaming won the opener 18–6 in kills, closing in 30:25. Xun ’s Naafiri contributed to its objective control, including a Rift Herald Steal , before Bilibili Gaming converted its advantage into Baron and the opening victory.

T1 answered in Game 2. Oner stole Baron ON Lee Sin , while faker ’s Syndra helped create opportunities through repeated catches.

T1 subsequently secured Baron and Elder Dragon , winning 22–10 in kills in 32:15 to level the series.

Xun ’s top-side Pressure restores Bilibili Gaming ’s lead

In Game 3, Xun ’s Pantheon repeatedly targeted Doran ’s lane, helping bin establish an advantage ON Gnar.

T1 found opportunities through skirmishes and a Dragon Steal , but Bilibili Gaming regained control through a Catch ON faker and a subsequent play against Peyz . The LPL side secured Infernal Soul and finished the game 19–10 in kills after 36:58.

Bilibili Gaming survives T1 ’s final recovery attempt

T1 selected Vayne for Doran in Game 4, but Xun ’s Skarner immediately pressured the lane. Bilibili Gaming Built an early advantage through top-side attacks and successful fights elsewhere.

faker ’s Akali Later helped T1 recover, with a teamfight victory and Baron bringing the gold Difference back towards EVEN .

The Comeback stopped during T1 ’s attempted push through mid. Viper survived the engagement with Guardian Angel , and Bilibili Gaming won the ensuing fight.

Mountain Soul and another Baron followed before Bilibili Gaming closed in 37:47, winning 21–9 in kills.

knight and Chovy meet for the championship

Bilibili Gaming advances to face Generation Gaming at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The final is scheduled for November 15 at 02:00 UTC+7, with both knight and Chovy seeking their first Worlds title.