Ending a 13-Year Undefeated Streak Against the LPL: Bilibili Gaming Eliminates T1 and Faker (3-1) to Face Gen.G in the Worlds 2026 Final
The fortress that seemed untouchable finally fell in Texas. On Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center in Allen, Bilibili Gaming (BLG) defeated T1 with a commanding 3-1 victory in the second semifinal of the League of Legends Worlds 2026 championship. Powered by relentless frontline pressure from Bin, early-game jungle control from Xun, and clinical teamfighting from carries Knight and Viper, the LPL champions ended the reign of the three-time defending world champions and booked their ticket to face Gen.G in the Grand Final.
A Historic Shockwave: T1's Legendary Streak Against the LPL Comes to an End
Beyond securing the second spot in the championship match in Brooklyn, Bilibili Gaming's victory closes several historic chapters in competitive League of Legends:
- First-ever Worlds Bo5 loss to an LPL team: Since 2013, T1 and Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok had never lost a best-of-five series to a Chinese organization at the World Championship, holding an unprecedented 13-0 knockout record entering Sunday's clash.
- The four-peat dream shattered: After reaching four consecutive World Championship finals (2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and lifting three straight Summoner's Cups (2023, 2024, and 2025), T1's dynasty stops in the semifinals.
- First trophy-less year since 2021: Having fallen short domestically in the LCK and exiting in the final four at Worlds, T1 finishes the 2026 season without a single major title.
- BLG's Korean gauntlet: After defeating Hanwha Life Esports in the Swiss Stage and sweeping Dplus KIA (3-0) in the quarterfinals, BLG has now eliminated three LCK contenders ahead of its final showdown against Gen.G.
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From Knight's Deathless Orianna to Viper's Ezreal Masterclass: Breakdown of the Four Games
Bilibili Gaming set the tone immediately in Game 1. Although T1 executed an early four-man dive in the bottom lane to take down Park "Viper" Do-hyeon on Corki, the LPL first seed quickly seized map control by stacking Voidgrubs and dragons. Anchored by Chen "Bin" Ze-bin on K'Sante (1/1/12), Xun's Naafiri (3/1/11), and ON's Nautilus (0/2/13), BLG created the perfect pocket for Zhuo "Knight" Ding to deliver a flawless 8/0/9 performance on Orianna. After securing Baron Nashor at the 20-minute mark and winning the ensuing fight 4-for-2, BLG closed the opener in 30 minutes and 25 seconds (18-6 kills).
Trailing 0-1 in Game 2, T1 absorbed early top-lane pressure against Doran's Olaf (7/5/9) and stabilized behind Faker's Syndra (6/3/8). The decisive turning point arrived at 21 minutes when Moon "Oner" Hyeon-jun dove into the pit on Lee Sin (6/3/8) to steal Baron Nashor away from Xun, setting up a triple kill for Peyz on Jhin alongside Keria's Poppy. T1 snowballed that momentum into Elder Dragon to level the series in 32 minutes and 15 seconds (22-10 kills).
BLG answered immediately in Game 3 by punishing the top side of the map. Utilizing Pantheon's global pressure (3/2/11), Xun repeatedly ganked Doran's Ambessa to give Bin's Gnar a commanding lead, while Viper put on a carry clinic on Ezreal, posting a 7/1/8 KDA and 42,800 total damage. At the 27-minute mark, BLG caught Faker's Ahri in a side lane, claimed the Infernal Soul across the map, and marched to match point in 36 minutes and 58 seconds (19-10 kills).
Facing elimination in Game 4, T1 gambled with a surprise first-pick Vayne for Doran in the top lane. BLG punished the draft immediately through Bin's Renekton and Xun's Skarner, racing to a 4,000-gold lead by 12 minutes. Refusing to go quietly, Faker sparked a remarkable comeback at 28 minutes when his Akali spearheaded an Ace that allowed T1 to steal Baron Nashor and erase the entire gold deficit. Yet just as T1 pushed mid lane looking for a Game 5 decider, Viper's Ashe, Knight's Viktor, and ON's Seraphine turned the engagement around, wiped T1's topside, and shattered the Nexus in 37 minutes and 47 seconds (21-9 kills).
Semifinal Bo5 Summary and Worlds 2026 Grand Final Schedule
Here is the full game-by-game breakdown of the semifinal clash along with the official broadcast schedule for the Worlds 2026 Grand Final between Gen.G and Bilibili Gaming:
| Game | Winner (Duration) | Kill Score | BLG Composition | T1 Composition | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | BLG (30:25) | 18 - 6 | K'Sante, Naafiri, Orianna, Corki, Nautilus | Rumble, Nocturne, Locke, Xayah, Rakan | Knight (8/0/9), Bin (1/1/12) |
| Game 2 | T1 (32:15) | 22 - 10 | Camille, Qiyana, LeBlanc, Kai'Sa, Alistar | Olaf, Lee Sin, Syndra, Jhin, Poppy | Oner (Baron steal, 6/3/8), Faker (6/3/8) |
| Game 3 | BLG (36:58) | 19 - 10 | Gnar, Pantheon, Taliyah, Ezreal, Nami | Ambessa, Jarvan IV, Ahri, Sivir, Karma | Viper (7/1/8, 42.8k dmg), Xun (3/2/11) |
| Game 4 | BLG (37:47) | 21 - 9 | Renekton, Skarner, Viktor, Ashe, Seraphine | Vayne, Wukong, Akali, Lucian, Milio | Bin & Xun (+4k gold at 12 min) |
| Grand Final | Saturday, Nov 14 | 2:00 PM EST (8:00 PM CET) | Gen.G (LCK #1) vs. Bilibili Gaming (LPL #1) | Barclays Center (Brooklyn, New York) | |
"Gen.G Is Waiting for Us Now": Bin Sets Sights on Brooklyn Showdown
Speaking on the official LoL Esports broadcast and during the post-match press conference, Bin reiterated the mission statement he set at the start of the tournament: "We have already beaten three LCK teams during our run, and Gen.G is waiting for us now. Our goal at Worlds has always been to beat all the LCK teams and win it all."
The victory sets up a clash of first seeds in New York just 24 hours after Gen.G swept Invictus Gaming 3-0 behind Canyon and Chovy in the opening semifinal.
You can review the complete knockout path in our updated LoL Worlds 2026 Playoffs bracket and schedule guide ahead of Saturday's Grand Final at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
My Take
For years, T1's aura against the LPL at Worlds felt like an unbreakable law of esports, especially when Faker's Akali found that miracle Ace at 28 minutes in Game 4 to erase a 4,000-gold deficit. What separated this 2026 Bilibili Gaming roster from every previous challenger was its composure under fire. Pairing Viper with Knight and Bin gave BLG a dual-threat late-game insurance policy, while Xun ruthlessly punished Doran's first-pick Vayne gamble. Watching Gen.G and Chovy collide with Bin, Knight, and Viper at the Barclays Center without T1 in the way marks a genuine generational shift, and I expect a five-game classic in Brooklyn on Saturday.
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