The LPL playoffs hit their decisive weekend with several heavyweight series. China holds two MSI berths this split, both leading straight to the main event after Bilibili Gaming won First Stand 2026. The upper bracket final sent Top Esports against a Team WE side that had reached it on a surprise run, with the winner taking one ticket and a place in the grand final. In the lower bracket, Bilibili Gaming first met JD Gaming and ended their playoff run with a 3-1 win, before facing Anyone’s Legend in another elimination match,
