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With the departure of FunPlus Phoenix and Royal Never Give Up, there will be 14 teams remaining in the LPL in 2026. Credit: LPL's Weibo account

|01.07.2026

All LPL Split 1 2026 rosters

The number of teams in the LPL continues to shrink, dropping to 14 teams for 2026, with many roster changes both at the top and the bottom of the standings.

The LPL reportedly concluded that teams were gaining an excessive advantage when granted both first pick and side selection. Credit: Riot Games/LPL

|01.06.2026

LPL could introduce a new draft system, with potential first pick on red side

As the LPL resumes on January 14, the Chinese league is introducing a new system for side selection as well as first pick choice.

Oner has extended his contract with T1 until 2028 / Peyz has signed with T1 until 2028 / Elyoya has extended his contract with Movistar KOI until 2027. Credit: T1/Aiksoon Lee/Riot Games

|01.06.2026

Offseason Live Tracker - January 2026

Stay updated with the latest leaks and official roster changes across the League of Legends competitive scene.

LPL Split 1 will start on January 14 and conclude in early March, with two Chinese teams participating in the First Stand this year. Credit: LPL

|01.05.2026

LPL Split 1 2026: Format, Dates, Teams — Everything You Need to Know

The 2026 LPL Split 1 will see the 14 participating teams divided into three groups to face each other in a double round-robin, best-of-three format, followed by a Play-In and then the playoffs.

The Invictus Gaming roster that won the Demacia Cup: Soboro, Wei, Renard, Photic and Jwei. Credit: Invictus Gaming

|01.03.2026

Invictus Gaming are the Demacia Cup champions

In a one-sided final, Invictus Gaming clean swept JD Gaming to claim the third Demacia Cup title in their history, doing so with two substitute players.

From left to right, midlaner Renard, jungler Wei, and toplaner Soboro during the Demacia Cup semifinal. Credit: Invictus Gaming's Weibo account.

|01.01.2026

Invictus Gaming clean sweep LNG Esports and qualify for the Demacia Cup final

Invictus Gaming secured a 3–0 victory over LNG Esports, qualifying for the Demacia Cup grand final, where they will await the winner of JD Gaming vs. LGD Gaming.

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