Results from Day 1 of the 2026 League of Legends World Championship — Karmine Corp and MVK Esports won their matches
The matches on the first day of the 2026 World Championship Play-In Stage have come to an end. Check out our article for the match results and the schedule for October 16 and 17.
Match Results from Day 1 of the Play-In Stage
- Cloud9 2–3 Karmine Corp;
- FURIA 0–3 MKV Esports.
Following the first day of the Play-In, Karmine Corp and MKV Esports advanced to the second round of the upper bracket, while FURIA and Cloud9 will face off in the second round of the lower bracket.
Schedule for Day 2 of the Play-In
October 16, Moscow time.
- 9:00 PM — Karmine Corp vs. MKV Esports.
October 17
- 2:00 a.m. — Cloud9 vs. FURIA.
The 2026 World Championship Play-In will conclude on October 18, with one of the four participating teams advancing to the playoffs. The main stage of the tournament will begin on October 23.
Photo by Wojciech Wandzel, Riot Games.
