BLG Shatters T1’s 13‑Series Worlds Streak, Secures Spot in Grand Final

Bilibili Gaming ripped the lid off T1’s historic run on Sunday, blasting the South Korean powerhouse 3‑1 in the Worlds 2026 semifinals and becoming the first LPL team ever to topple the five‑time champion in a best‑of‑five series. The victory not only propelled BLG into their second World Championship final but also snapped a 13‑series, 13‑year streak that had seen T1 sweep every Chinese opponent at Worlds since 2013.

End of a 13‑year reign

T1 entered the match with an unblemished 13‑0 record against LPL squads in Worlds best‑of‑five matchups—a streak that began with a 3‑0 sweep of Royal Club in the 2013 final and continued through a series of quarter‑final, semi‑final and final victories over Royal Never Give Up, JD Gaming, LNG Esports, Weibo Gaming, Top Esports and even a previous BLG showdown in the 2024 final. Only three of those wins had ever stretched to a decisive fifth game, underscoring the Korean side’s dominance.

The semifinal showdown in Allen, Texas, saw BLG claim three of the four games, handing T1 a 3‑1 series loss and denying the Korean giants a fifth straight Worlds final.

How BLG stormed the series

BLG arrived in the playoffs on a three‑match winning streak, fresh off a 3‑0 sweep of Dplus KIA on November 5. Their roster—top laner Flandre, jungler knight, mid laner Viper, AD carry Bin, support ON, and coaches XUN and Wenbo—delivered a balanced performance that left T1 scrambling.

Looking ahead: BLG vs. Gen.G

With the semifinal win, BLG booked a place in the Grand Final against Gen. The championship clash is set for Saturday, November 14, at 11 AM PST (2 PM EST) in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. A best‑of‑five series will decide the $5 million prize pool and crown the 2026 world champion.

BLG’s momentum, fueled by back‑to‑back 3‑0 sweeps over Dplus KIA and T1, positions them as a formidable contender, while Gen.