Hilary Giorgi

Korean League Playoffs: Gen.G Advances and the Worlds Journey Intensifies

This overview provides an update on the intense developments in one of the most advanced competitive League of Legends regions. The action continues to build as teams fight their way through the playoffs in the Korean league.

Gen.G has secured its spot in the upper tier final after defeating KT Rolster in a decisive 3-0 match. The remaining spot in the upper bracket will be determined in the ongoing contest between Hanwha Life and T1.

Teams that lost in these encounters will not be eliminated immediately as they move to the lower bracket, where another round of competitive fixtures awaits. This second chance provides a path to stay in the running despite initial setbacks.

• Dplus faces FearX on September 3, with the winner moving on to challenge KT Rolster on September 4.
• The victor from that game is set to take on the team coming off the match between Hanwha Life and T1 on September 6.

While it may seem that the playoff phase is nearing its end, both the lower bracket final and the grand showdown are scheduled for September 12-13. At that time, the region's slots for Worlds 2026 will be finalized.

It is worth noting that Hanwha Life, Gen.G, and T1 have all already earned their positions at Worlds by virtue of their high placements during the regular season or by notable tournament victories. This leaves only one final Worlds slot available, which will be claimed by either Dplus, FearX, or KT Rolster, the remaining competitors in the lower bracket.