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

• Weibo Gaming  vs  Invictus Gaming
• Top Esports  vs  JD Gaming

January 15

• LGD Gaming  vs  Ultra Prime
• Invictus Gaming  vs Anyone’s Legend
• Weibo Gaming  vs  Bilibili Gaming

January 16

• LNG Esports  vs  Ultra Prime
• Team WE  vs  EDward Gaming

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

• Weibo Gaming vs Top Esports
• EDward Gaming vs LNG Esports

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.