Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated defending champions T1 3-1 in the League of Legends World Championship 2026 semifinals, ending their title defence and securing a place in the grand final. The victory also marked the first time a team from China's League of Legends Pro League (LPL) eliminated T1 in the Worlds knockout stage.
BLG End T1's Winning Run
The victory ended T1's 13-match winning streak against LPL teams in best-of-five series at Worlds. It also brought an end to their run of three consecutive world championships.
BLG had previously lost to T1 in the Worlds 2024 grand final, making this semifinal victory an important result for the Chinese organisation. The team also ended its long-standing struggle against T1 in the tournament's knockout stage.
How the Series Unfolded
BLG took the opening game through strong objective control and coordinated team fights, with jungler Peng "Xun" Lixun playing an important role. However, T1 responded in the second game after Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun secured a crucial Baron steal, helping his team equalise the series.
BLG regained control in Game 3 through Xun's pressure and Zhuo "Knight" Ding's contributions. They secured the decisive fourth game after winning key team fights around the Voidgrubs and neutralising T1's attempts to make a comeback.
A crucial team fight saw Luo "ON" Wen-jun land a three-player Seraphine ultimate, allowing BLG to capitalise and close out the series.
BLG Set Up Grand Final Clash Against Gen.G
With the victory, BLG advanced to the Worlds 2026 grand final, where they will face Gen.G. The matchup will feature midlaners Knight and Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon, both aiming to secure their first League of Legends World Championship title.
BLG's Chen "Bin" Ze-bin was named the series MVP for his consistent performance and important contributions throughout the semifinal.
The result gives BLG another opportunity to claim the Summoner's Cup after finishing as runners-up in 2024.