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LoL Worlds 2026 Schedule (Your Local Time)
LoL Worlds 2026 runs October 15 – November 14, 2026: Play-In Oct 15–18, Swiss Stage Oct 23–31 and Knockouts Nov 3–14 in Allen, TX and Brooklyn, NY, with the final on November 14 in Brooklyn. Times not yet published by the organizer are shown as TBD.
When Is LoL Worlds 2026? Dates & Start Time
Worlds 2026 starts with the Play-In on October 15, 2026. The start time of the first match has not been published yet (TBD). Quarterfinals and semifinals start at 4 PM Central; the final starts at 2 PM EST.
- Play-In
- Oct 15 – Oct 18
- Swiss Stage
- Oct 23 – Oct 31
- Knockout Stage
- Nov 3 – Nov 14
Full Match Schedule: Play-In, Swiss Stage, Knockouts
Times shown in UTC
Play-In
- Dates
- Oct 15 – Oct 18
- Format
- 4 teams, Bo5, double elimination. Bracket drawn at random after the CBLOL final on Oct 10.
- Venue
- TBD
- Official Pick'Ems lock
- Before the first match on Oct 15
Match times: TBD — not yet published by the organizer. Check lolesports.com.
Swiss Stage
- Dates
- Oct 23 – Oct 31
- Format
- 5 rounds. 3 wins qualifies, 3 losses eliminates. Teams with the same record are paired, with no rematches. Bo TBD
- Venue
- TBD
- Draws
- Oct 18 · Oct 23 · Oct 24 · Oct 26 · Oct 30
- Official Pick'Ems lock
- Before the first match on Oct 23
Match times: TBD — not yet published by the organizer. Check lolesports.com.
Knockout Stage
- Dates
- Nov 3 – Nov 14
- Format
- Bo5 single elimination. Quarterfinal draw on Oct 31: the two 3-0 teams each face a random 3-2 team; the remaining four teams are paired at random.
- Venue
- Allen, TX / Brooklyn, NY
- Draws
- Oct 31
- Official Pick'Ems lock
- Before the first match on Nov 3
Tue, Nov 3
Wed, Nov 4
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Thu, Nov 5
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Fri, Nov 6
Quarterfinal · Bo5
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Sat, Nov 7
Semifinal · Bo5
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Sun, Nov 8
Semifinal · Bo5
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Sat, Nov 14
Final · Bo5 · Brooklyn, NY
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Where Is LoL Worlds 2026? Venues & Finals Location
- Play-In
- TBD
- Swiss Stage
- TBD
- Knockout Stage
- Allen, TX / Brooklyn, NY
- Final
- Brooklyn, NY
Worlds 2026 Finals Date
The Worlds 2026 final is on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Brooklyn, NY at 2 PM EST (8 PM CET; 3 AM Beijing and 4 AM KST on November 15). Finalists: TBD.
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Teams & Bracket
Four teams play the Play-In; the winner joins 15 directly qualified teams in the Swiss Stage. Eight teams advance to the Bo5 knockout bracket, drawn on October 31. Format, pots and draw dates
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FAQ
When is LoL Worlds 2026?
LoL Worlds 2026 runs from October 15 to November 14, 2026: Play-In October 15–18, Swiss Stage October 23–31 and Knockouts November 3–14. The start time of the first Play-In match has not been published yet (TBD); check lolesports.com.
Where is LoL Worlds 2026?
The knockout stage is played in Allen, TX and Brooklyn, NY, and the final is in Brooklyn, NY. Venues for the Play-In and Swiss Stage have not been confirmed here yet (TBD).
When is the LoL Worlds 2026 final?
The final is on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Brooklyn, NY at 2 PM EST (8 PM CET; 3 AM Beijing and 4 AM KST on November 15).