BLG Crush T1 3‑1, Snap Unbeaten LPL Streak and Book Spot in Worlds 2026 Grand Final

Bilibili Gaming erupted onto the LAN stage in Allen, Texas, slamming T1 3‑1 to clinch the Worlds 2026 Grand Final berth. The win not only knocked the three‑time defending champions out of the tournament but also shattered T1’s immaculate knockout‑stage record against LPL squads.

BLG seize the semifinal

The Chinese side exploded out of the gate in Game 1, racing to an 18‑6 kill lead in a 30‑minute‑30‑second battle. Ding “knight” Zhuo dominated the map on Orianna, posting an 8/0/9 scoreline that set the tone. T1 regrouped for Game 2, stretching the match to 32‑minute‑19‑second overtime and flipping the script with a 22‑10 kill victory. Lee “Faker” Sang‑hyeok, wielding Syndra, recorded a 4/0/13 performance that kept the Korean giants alive.

The pendulum swung back in Game 3 as BLG reclaimed momentum, out‑killing T1 19‑10 in a 37‑minute‑3‑second duel. Park “Viper” Do‑hyeon shone on Ezreal, delivering a 7/1/8 stat line that helped seal the win. With the series tied, the fourth game became a showdown. BLG surged ahead early, never looking back, and closed the match at 21‑9 after 37‑minute‑52‑second of relentless pressure.

T1's historic run ends

T1’s loss snapped a remarkable Worlds knockout streak: they had never been defeated in a best‑of‑five by an LPL team. Despite finishing in the top four for the 11th time—a testament to their consistency—T1’s era of finals dominance was halted. Their run of three straight titles (2023‑2025) and a runner‑up finish in 2022 now sits behind them as they exit the tournament with a 4‑2 overall record (8‑5 game tally).

Road to the Grand Final

Bilibili Gaming’s path to the final has been nothing short of relentless. After a shaky group stage—splitting wins and a 2‑1 loss to Top Esports—the Chinese roster surged in the playoffs, sweeping Dplus KIA 3‑0 before dismantling T1. Their current lineup—Flandre, knight, Viper, Bin, ON, XUN and Wenbo—has now won three straight matches, improving to a 5‑2 Worlds record and a 11‑4 game differential.

The Grand Final pits BLG against South Korea’s Gen. The championship showdown is set for Saturday, November 14, at 11 AM PST (2 PM EST) in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, with a $5 million prize pool on the line.

BLG’s triumph reshapes the narrative of Worlds 2026, turning a historic knockout streak into a cautionary tale and promising a climactic finale that could finally hand the Chinese franchise its first world crown. Fans worldwide will be glued to the Barclays Center as the two titans clash for esports glory.