The
LEC Versus 2026 Playoffs kick off on February 16 with Natus Vincere facing Fnatic at 4.45 PM CET; the entire phase will be played in BO3 and BO5 and run until March 1, when the final determines the LEC champion headed to First Stand in São Paulo, Brazil.
Only eight teams remain in this first LEC split of the year. Among the four eliminated teams are the two special invitees of the new format — Los Ratones,
who narrowly missed direct qualification, and Karmine Corp Blue, who finished last in the regular season standings. SK Gaming and Shifters have also both been eliminated.
The transition from the 2025 to 2026 season has shaken things up. Last year’s top four struggled during the regular BO1 stage, with most teams failing to maintain their dominance. Only Karmine Corp, bolstered by their new midlaner and support, managed to stay on top,
finishing first with 8 wins and 3 losses.
Meanwhile, Movistar KOI, G2 Esports, and Fnatic barely secured the final playoff spots at the bottom of the table. It’s nothing alarming this early in the year, but it does raise questions as we head into the first true tests of strength in the upcoming BO3 and BO5 matchups. Follow in this article the evolution of the LEC Versus playoffs bracket.
