LPL 2026 Split 3
The LPL 2026 Split 3 (the third section of the Chinese League of Legends league) is the critical and final stage of the regional season, and its main goal is to determine the teams qualified for the biggest event of the year: World Championship (Worlds 2026).
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Group Ascend (Top 8):
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Top 2 $\rightarrow$ Playoffs Upper Semis.
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Next 4 $\rightarrow$ Playoffs Upper Quarters.
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Bottom 2 $\rightarrow$ Knights Rivals.
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Group Nirvana (Next 4):
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Top 2 $\rightarrow$ Knights Rivals.
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Bottom 2 $\rightarrow$ Eliminated.
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Tiebreakers: Series Wins $\rightarrow$ Game Diff $\rightarrow$ H2H Series $\rightarrow$ H2H Game $\rightarrow$ Bo3 Match (only if it affects advancement/seeding).
2. Knights Rivals
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Teams: 4 teams (Bottom 2 Ascend + Top 2 Nirvana).
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Format: Double Elimination, Bo5 with Fearless Draft.
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Progression: Top 2 advance to Playoffs.
3. Season Playoffs
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Format: Double Elimination, Bo5 with Fearless Draft.
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Seeding:
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Upper Semis: Top 2 from Ascend (Bye).
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Upper Quarters: Next 4 from Ascend.
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Lower Round 1: 2 winners from Knights Rivals.
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