Invictus Gaming Eliminate Ninjas in Pyjamas From LPL 2026 Split 1 Playoffs
Invictus Gaming battled past Ninjas in Pyjamas with a hard-fought 3:1 victory in Lower Bracket Round 1 of the LPL 2026 Split 1 playoffs, keeping their title hopes alive while ending NIP's tournament run.
IG came out swinging in Game 1, seizing control of the map and key objectives to run out dominant 19:6 winners. NIP refused to go quietly, hitting back in Game 2 with a 21:11 victory to level the series and force a decider. Invictus Gaming responded emphatically in Game 3, putting in their most impressive showing of the series with a crushing 24:10 win built on superior coordination and teamfighting. Game 4 was a tighter affair, but IG held their nerve to close it out 15:12 and seal their place in the next round.
Series MVP: Photic
Invictus Gaming 's ADC Photic was the standout performer across all four games and was rightfully awarded series MVP. He finished with an impressive 5.4/2.9/8.0 KDA and 78.3% kill participation, repeatedly stepping up in teamfights and giving his team the edge in both mid and late-game engagements throughout the series.
With the win, Invictus Gaming advance to the Lower Bracket Quarterfinal and keep their playoff campaign very much alive. Ninjas in Pyjamas , meanwhile, are eliminated from LPL 2026 Split 1.
Next Game Day
The playoff action continues on March 2 with the Lower Bracket Quarterfinal between Weibo Gaming and Top Esports , with the winner moving one step closer to the LPL title.
The LPL 2026 Split 1 is taking place in China with a prize pool of $230,072. The top two finishers will earn the right to represent the Chinese region at First Stand 2026.
