Which League of Legends Region Will Win 2026 Worlds?

Hannan Mundia Published 22/09/2026

The League of Legends World Championship is easily the game’s most important annual tournament. The top teams from every major region compete for a chance to win the substantial cash prize and etch their names in League of Legends history. This year will be no different, with the 2026 Worlds coming beginning on October 15.

Teams from multiple regions have already qualified for the tournament, though their performances throughout the year have varied. Traders on the prediction market Polymarket have strong opinions on which region the team that will be crowned the world champion this year will originate from — and on this page we will break down the implied probability.

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Qualified 2026 Worlds teams’ form

Most teams participating at this year’s Worlds have already been determined. From powerhouses such as Gen.G, Hanwha Life Esports, T1, Top Esports, Anyone’s Legends, and G2 Esports, to underdogs such as MVK Esports and Secret Whales, every team worked hard to qualify for the biggest stage.

However, not every team competed against the same level of competition. A good example is the CBLOL region that hasn’t produced any team that could give international giants a run for their money. G2 Esports may be reliable, but its fellow LEC teams aren’t up to the mark relative to its competitors at Worlds.

Aside from the LCK, teams hailing from the LPL also had a lot of competition. Instead of just one team dominating the fray, there was a healthy back-and-forth between competitors. Not to mention, the qualified teams have showcased the skill and understanding of the game required to be serious competition this year, so some top level gaming is expected in the month-long tournament.

Polymarket traders predict the LCK will stomp every other region at Worlds

Polymarket traders currently believe that a team from the LCK will ultimately win Worlds this year, and it’s clear to see why. With the exception of First Stand, an LCK team has won every major international tournament so far. Three out of the top four teams in last year’s World Championship also originated from the LCK.

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T1 is definitely the favorite to win because of the team’s popularity and proven track record when it comes to this tournament. But it isn’t the only LCK powerhouse. Gen.G dominated the recent LCK season, and Hanwha Life Esports has consistently defeated T1 recently.

Dplus may not be on everyone’s radar, but the team comfortably won the Esports World Cup this year, ensuring it’s a serious contender for first place. It makes sense that a substantial 70% of Polymarket traders think an LCK team will win Worlds, with LPL lagging at second place with 25%.

☑️ My Take

While it obviously isn’t a guarantee, it’s highly likely that an LCK team will win this year’s Worlds. The region just has too many powerful teams to compete against, especially for fairly weaker regions such as the LCS or LCP.

I think multiple teams in this year’s World Championship can be discounted as a serious force. Not only are most teams lacking the individual player skill that teams such as Gen.G and T1 have, but there are four LCK teams this year compared to the three qualified teams most other regions have.

The LEC has G2 Esports, but the region’s other teams are usually lacking. This suggests that the LPL region is the only real threat to the LCK’s victory. Bilibili Gaming has already proven its skill by winning First Stand this year, and teams such as Anyone’s Legends and Top Esports have already given the best LCK teams a run for their money.

Still, when it comes to consistency, it’s hard to side with any non-LCK team. It’s hard for me to see a team from any other region win the grand final, especially since an LCK team has consistently won Worlds for the last four consecutive years. So, Polymarket traders are calling this completely correctly.

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Hannan Mundia is a lifelong gamer. Don’t believe us? Just ask him. But don’t ask how many hours he’s spent playing. He’s been gaming since the age of three, and much of his live revolves around video games and the video game industry. Whether it’s a classic Legend of Zelda game from Nintendo, the newest Bethesda RPG, or something else entirely, you can bet that Hannan is ready and willing to play it.

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